What is the cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Sofia is to fly which costs $410 - $650 and takes 18h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Sofia is to fly which takes 18h 13m and costs $410 - $650.

How far is it from St. Petersburg to Sofia?

The distance between St. Petersburg and Sofia is 9166 km.

How long does it take to get from St. Petersburg to Sofia?

It takes approximately 18h 13m to get from St. Petersburg to Sofia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between St. Petersburg and Sofia?

Sofia is 7h ahead of St. Petersburg. It is currently 1:43 AM in St. Petersburg and 8:43 AM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2275+ hotels available in Sofia.

St. Petersburg to Sofia - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Sofia by plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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Fly Tampa to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TPA - SOF
18h 13m
$415–605
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SRQ - SOF
20h 5m
$310–811
Train to Orlando, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MCO - SOF
21h 15m
$453–680
Bus to Ft. Myers, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the bus from Bradenton to Fort Myersbus
2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane RSW - SOF
21h 15m
$519–749
Fly Tampa to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane TPA - BEG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Belgrade, Nikola Tesla Airport to Nišshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Niš to Sofia Airportshuttle
24h 6m

Tampa (TPA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

19Weekly Planes

15h 56mAverage Duration

$296Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,165.7 km
Duration: 18h 13m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Sofia, Bulgaria?

British Airways, Delta, and five other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day.

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