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18 h 54 min
2058 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Sofia to Mechelen

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Cheapest
By car (2 058 km)
18 h 54 min
2058 km.
from $113
Fastest
Plane from Sofia (Pristina International Airport) to Mechelen (Brussels Airport)
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Bus, Plane (Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport)
8 h 6 min
1697 km.
from $74.14
Bus, Train (Bus)
25 h 32 min
1697 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol)
7 h 49 min
1697 km.
from $198.91
Bus, Train (Bus)
33 h 25 min
1697 km.
from $309.03
Train
40 h 41 min
1698 km.
from $420.78

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.00–$239.13

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78
Plane from Sofia Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$434.78

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.57–$195.65

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83
Plane from Sofia Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$304.35

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$467.39

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$45.65
Train from Breda to Mechelen
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$31.52

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.65–$97.83

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$42.39
Train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$70.65–$81.52

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Kufstein
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$152.17

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Luttre to Malines
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Kufstein to Breda
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$1,032.61

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
33h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$119.57

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$31.52

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Kumanovo to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$173.91–$260.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Mechelen is to fly and train which costs $35.87 - $260.87 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Mechelen is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Mechelen via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Kufstein and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 41m.

How far is it from Sofia to Mechelen?

The distance between Sofia and Mechelen is 1729 km. The road distance is 2057 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Mechelen without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Sofia to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Mechelen train from?

Sofia to Mechelen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Sofia to Mechelen is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 33h 49m, you could also train, which costs $239.13 - $369.57 and takes 40h 41m.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 14:37 in Sofia and 13:37 in Mechelen.

Where does the Sofia to Mechelen train arrive?

Sofia to Mechelen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Mechelen is 2057 km. It takes approximately 18h 57m to drive from Sofia to Mechelen.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2415+ hotels available in Mechelen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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