What is the cheapest way to get from Zakynthos to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Zakynthos to Sofia is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 15h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zakynthos to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Zakynthos to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $110 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Zakynthos and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Zakynthos to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Zakynthos and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Kyllíni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

How far is it from Zakynthos to Sofia?

The distance between Zakynthos and Sofia is 605 km.

How do I travel from Zakynthos to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Zakynthos to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 15h 7m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Zakynthos to Sofia?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Zakynthos to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zakynthos to Sofia bus from?

Zakynthos to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Kyllíni station.

Bus or fly from Zakynthos to Sofia?

The best way to get from Zakynthos to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Zakynthos to Sofia bus arrive?

Zakynthos to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2264+ hotels available in Sofia.

Zakynthos to Sofia - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Zakynthos to Sofia by plane, bus, busferry, train, car ferry, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZTH - SOF
6h 58m
$111–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyllíni to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
15h 7m
$39–61
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Lamiabusferry
2. Take the train from Lianokladi to Thessalonikitrain Ic
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Serrestrain Re
4. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
16h 45m
$79–125
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesádacarferry
2. Take the carferry from Poros to Killinicarferry
3. Drive from Killini to Sofiacar
13h 36m
$201–337
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry
2. Take the bus from Patras to Larisabus
3. Take the bus from Larissa to Sofiabus
15h 50m
$81–132

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 604.7 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, and four other airlines fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Kyllíni to Sofia Central Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 13h 32m.

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