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How to Travel from

Sofia to Karlovy Vary

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.85–$404.27
Plane from Sofia Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$44.22–$240.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.87–$467.44
Plane from Sofia Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.87–$593.78

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.24–$366.37

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$884.35
Plane from Sofia Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$113.70–$379.01

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$113.70–$379.01

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Karlovy
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$20.21
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Karlovy
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.90–$20.21
Bus from Sofia to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
24h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.34–$176.87

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.53–$88.43
Bus from Sofia to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
18h 31m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$56.85–$94.75

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.17–$88.43

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.12–$107.39

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Praha
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.17–$101.07

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.63–$15.16

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Cheb
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.79–$40.43

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$15.16
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.90–$69.48

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Praha
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.42–$58.11
Bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Karlovy
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.21–$12.63
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Karlovy
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.84–$13.90

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.32–$11.37

Czech Railways (ČD)

Phone:
+420 221 111 122
Website:
cd.cz/default.htm
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Karlovy
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.95–$48.01
Train from Cheb to Karlovy
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.30–$10.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Karlovy Vary?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Karlovy Vary is to bus via Sofia which costs $54.35 - $97.83 and takes 26h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Karlovy Vary?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Karlovy Vary is to fly and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $53.26 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Karlovy Vary?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Karlovy Vary via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Karlovy Vary?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Karlovy Vary. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Karlovy Vary via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 56m.

How far is it from Sofia to Karlovy Vary?

The distance between Sofia and Karlovy Vary is 1219 km. The road distance is 1414.8 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Karlovy Vary without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Karlovy Vary without a car is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $59.78 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Karlovy Vary?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Sofia to Karlovy Vary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Karlovy Vary bus from?

Sofia to Karlovy Vary bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Karlovy Vary train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Karlovy Vary?

The best way to get from Sofia to Karlovy Vary is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $59.78 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $228.26 and takes 36h 56m.

Where does the Sofia to Karlovy Vary bus arrive?

Sofia to Karlovy Vary bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Karlovy Vary?

Karlovy Vary is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 10:20 in Sofia and 09:20 in Karlovy Vary.

Where does the Sofia to Karlovy Vary train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Karlovy Vary?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Karlovy Vary is 1415 km. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Sofia to Karlovy Vary.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Karlovy Vary?

Book your Sofia to Karlovy Vary bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlovy Vary?

There are 1307+ hotels available in Karlovy Vary. Prices start at $38.16 per night.
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