Rome2Rio

How to get fromVolos to Sofiaby bus, car, plane, train, or ferry

Find Transport to Sofia

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Volos to Sofia by bus, car, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80
    7h 45m
    $30–45

  2. Drive  489 km

    1. Drive from Volos to Sofiacar car 489 km
    5h 26m
    $103–149

  3. Bus to Athens International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Volos to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    8h 58m
    $104–230

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Volos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Serres to Dupnitsabus bus
    4. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    8h 29m
    $46–67

  5. Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly

    1. Take the bus from Volos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane SKG - SOF
    9h 33m
    $113–277

  6. Hydrofoil to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis', fly

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Volos to Skiathosferry ferry
    2. Fly from Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane JSI - SOF
    10h 22m
    $101–237

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Volos to Sofia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 492.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Volos, Greece and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Citylines operates a bus from Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There