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Six ways to Travel from Sarajevo to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (649 km)
8 h 43 min
649 km.
from $35
Other
Rideshare
8 h 43 min
649 km.
from $8.47
Bus via Kotor
13 h 52 min
458 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Train
21 h 6 min
458 km.
from $77.50
Plane, Train
9 h 28 min
458 km.
from $266.93
Bus
15 h 21 min
456 km.

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sarajevo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$228.26

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sarajevo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sarajevo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22

Bus operators

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Gostivar to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Balkan Ekspres

Phone:
+ 387 65 685 306
Email:
Website:
busticket4.me/EN/carriers/details/Balkan-Ekspres/140
Bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Tivat,
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Email:
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Užice, Autobuska Stanica to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$32.61
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$20.65

Vardar Express

Phone:
+389 2 2566668
Email:
Website:
vardarexpress.com
Bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.73

Aroma

Phone:
+387 65 626 696
Bus from Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Station to Užice,
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.22

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Kumanovo to Kyustendil
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Kyustendil
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$22.83
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91

Drita Travel

Phone:
+355692348608
Email:
Website:
dritatravel.com/
Bus from Gostivar to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Euro Bus MK

Phone:
+389 46 787 312
Website:
eurobus.mk/
Bus from Gostivar to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.37–$4.35

Durmo Tours

Phone:
+389 42 217 370
Email:
Website:
durmotours.com.mk/
Bus from Gostivar to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.13–$6.52

Gaga Turs Zlatibor

Phone:
+381 (0) 31 524-518
Email:
Website:
redvoznje.net/en/auto-prevoznik/gaga-turs-zlatibor/
Bus from Užice, Autobuska Stanica to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily

Presto

Phone:
011 / 34 72 334
Email:
Website:
presto.rs/index.html
Bus from Užice, Autobuska Stanica to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily

Step Tours

Phone:
+389 70 935 300
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/p/Step-Tours-100057319215952/
Bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Gostivar
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Kyustendil Municipality Transport

Phone:
+359 7855 0204
Email:
Website:
kyustendil.bg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=319&Itemid=273&lang=bg
Bus from Kyustendil to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily

Samokov Bus

Phone:
0722 60019
Email:
Website:
samokov-info.com
Bus from Kyustendil to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2.93–$4.35

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.28–$5.11
Train from Sofia to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.50–$5.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sarajevo to Sofia is to bus and train which costs $52.17 - $86.96 and takes 21h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarajevo to Sofia is to drive which takes 8h 58m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Sarajevo and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Sarajevo to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica and arriving at Samokov via Tivat, Autobuska stanica, Kumanovo and Kyustendil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

How far is it from Sarajevo to Sofia?

The distance between Sarajevo and Sofia is 887 km. The road distance is 694.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarajevo to Sofia without a car is to bus via Kotor which takes 13h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 52m to get from Sarajevo to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarajevo to Sofia bus from?

Sarajevo to Sofia bus services, operated by Balkan Ekspres, depart from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica station.

Where does the Sarajevo to Sofia bus arrive?

Sarajevo to Sofia bus services, operated by Balkan Ekspres, arrive at Tivat, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Sarajevo and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Sarajevo. It is currently 20:34 in Sarajevo and 21:34 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Sarajevo to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarajevo to Sofia is 694 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Sarajevo to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 13+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.63 per night.
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