There are 4 ways to get from Velingrad to Sofia by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Velingrad to Septemvritrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Septemvri to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
4h 3m$2–5Bus
- Take the bus from Velingrad to Pazardzhikbus
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Sofiabus
5h 7mDrive 134 km
- Drive from Velingrad to Sofiacar 134 km
1h 32m$22–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velingrad to Sofiataxi 134 km
1h 32m$120–150
Velingrad to Sofia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velingrad to Sofia is to train which costs $2 - $5 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Velingrad to Sofia is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Velingrad to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Velingrad and arriving at Sofia via Pazardzhik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Velingrad to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Velingrad and arriving at Sofia via Septemvri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Velingrad and Sofia is 176 km. The road distance is 134 km.
The best way to get from Velingrad to Sofia without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $2 - $5.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Velingrad to Sofia, including transfers.
Velingrad to Sofia bus services, operated by Planinite Bus, depart from Velingrad station.
Velingrad to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Velingrad station.
The best way to get from Velingrad to Sofia is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $2 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Velingrad, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?
You can take a train from Velingrad to Sofia via Septemvri in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velingrad to Sofia via Pazardzhik in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Velingrad to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $2–3
Train from Septemvri to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–2
- Website
- planinite.info
Bus from Velingrad to Pazardzhik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- planinite.info
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Booking & Getting There
Velingrad to Sofia bus services, operated by Planinite Bus, arrive at Pazardzhik station.
Velingrad to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velingrad to Sofia is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Velingrad to Sofia.
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