There are 5 ways to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SPU - SOF
5h 3m$100–380Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
25h 40m$82–125Bus via Herceg Novi
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Kumanovobus
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
15h 37m$97–151Drive 803.9 km
- Drive from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofiacar 803.9 km
11h 37m$145–209Bus #2
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
27h 11m$101–108
Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia is to bus which costs $100 - $110 and takes 27h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Split Airport and arriving at Sofia via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 and Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
The distance between Split Airport (SPU) and Sofia is 596 km. The road distance is 803.9 km.
The best way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia without a car is to bus via Herceg Novi which takes 15h 37m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia, including transfers.
Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Herceg Novi, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 15h 37m.
Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 station.
Sofia is 1h ahead of Split Airport (SPU). It is currently 4:23 AM in Split Airport (SPU) and 5:23 AM in Sofia.
What companies run services between Split Airport (SPU), Croatia and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Airport to Sofia via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, and Kumanovo in around 15h 37m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Split Airport to Sofia Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Split Airport to Sofia Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–410
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Split Airport to Sofia Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Phone
- +385 (0) 91 6113 073
- [email protected]
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +389 2 2566668
- [email protected]
- Website
- vardarexpress.com
Bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Kumanovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- vardarexpress.com
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- [email protected]
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Kumanovo to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Kumanovo to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +389 47 231 192
- [email protected]
- Website
- transkop.mk
Bus from Kumanovo to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- transkop.mk
- Phone
- +389 44 371 066
- [email protected]
- Website
- hafettours.mk
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- hafettours.mk
- Phone
- +359 894 77 44 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleiatravel.com
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- en.kaleiatravel.com
- Phone
- +383 44 119 284
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Split Bus Station to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $52–57
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +383 49 196 565
- [email protected]
Bus from Pristina to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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