How to Travel from
Sofia to Karlsruhe
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Karlsruhe, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Karlsruhe
Composite routes from Sofia to Karlsruhe
Cheapest
14 h 54 min
Car
1614 km.
from $88
Other
7 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1347 km.
from $150.52
26 h 41 min
Bus, Train
1347 km.
from $236.05
35 h 50 min
1345 km.
from $246.58
7 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
1347 km.
from $222.26
9 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
1347 km.
from $263.13
9 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
1347 km.
from $246.07
9 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
1347 km.
from $214.65
Route Navigator Sofia - Karlsruhe
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Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 207 м
207 м
Turn right onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 2 km 786 м
2 km 786 м
Keep right
303 м
303 м
Keep right onto бул. Рожен
бул. Рожен, 322 м
322 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km
3 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km 695 м
3 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
3 km 51 м
3 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
483 м
483 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
45 km 994 м
45 km 994 м
Keep right
189 м
189 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Европа
Автомагистрала Европа, 106 km 513 м
106 km 513 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Београд / Beograd
Београд / Beograd, A1, 246 km 984 м
246 km 984 м
Keep left onto A1 and take A 3 toward Zagreb (HR), Сремска Митровица / Sremska Mitrovica
Zagreb (HR), Сремска Митровица / Sremska Mitrovica, A 3, 96 km 744 м
96 km 744 м
Keep right
332 м
332 м
Keep right
418 km 50 м
418 km 50 м
Keep right onto Zahodna obvoznica and take A2 toward Beljak, Kranj, Ljubljana - sever
Zahodna obvoznica, Beljak, Kranj, Ljubljana - sever, A2, 272 km 455 м
272 km 455 м
Continue onto Tauern Autobahn toward A1
Tauern Autobahn, A1, 132 km 427 м
132 km 427 м
Turn left onto Orleansstraße
Orleansstraße, 355 м
355 м
Keep right onto Auerfeldstraße
Auerfeldstraße, 1 km 999 м
1 km 999 м
Continue onto Schweigerstraße
Schweigerstraße, 445 м
445 м
Turn left onto Erhardtstraße
Erhardtstraße, 269 м
269 м
Turn right onto Fraunhoferstraße
Fraunhoferstraße, 1 km 604 м
1 km 604 м
Turn left onto Blumenstraße
Blumenstraße, 1 km 21 м
1 km 21 м
Keep left onto Bayerstraße
Bayerstraße, 1 km 741 м
1 km 741 м
Turn right onto Paul-Heyse-Unterführung
Paul-Heyse-Unterführung, 321 м
321 м
Turn left onto Arnulfstraße
Arnulfstraße, 4 km 790 м
4 km 790 м
Turn slight left onto Notburgastraße
Notburgastraße, 202 km 315 м
202 km 315 м
Keep right onto A 8
260 м
260 м
Keep left onto A 8 and take A 8 toward Stuttgart-Möhringen, Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Leinfelden-Echterdingen-Leinfelden
Stuttgart-Möhringen, Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Leinfelden-Echterdingen-Leinfelden, A 8, 1 km 501 м
1 km 501 м
Keep right onto A 8
2 km 654 м
2 km 654 м
Keep left onto A 8 and take A 8 toward Karlsruhe, Heilbronn, Singen
Karlsruhe, Heilbronn, Singen, A 8, 66 km 998 м
66 km 998 м
Keep right onto A 8 and drive toward Frankfurt, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Landau (Pfalz)
Frankfurt, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Landau (Pfalz), 2 km 62 м
2 km 62 м
Keep right and drive toward KA-Mitte, Landau (Pfalz), KA-Wolfartsweier
KA-Mitte, Landau (Pfalz), KA-Wolfartsweier, 199 м
199 м
Keep left and drive toward KA-Mitte, Karlsruhe, Landau (Pfalz)
KA-Mitte, Karlsruhe, Landau (Pfalz), 1 km 111 м
1 km 111 м
Keep right and drive toward Stadion, Oststadt, Killisfeld
Stadion, Oststadt, Killisfeld, 3 km 818 м
3 km 818 м
Keep right and drive toward Zentrum-West, Zentrum-Süd, Bundesgerichtshof
Zentrum-West, Zentrum-Süd, Bundesgerichtshof, 1 km 691 м
1 km 691 м
Keep right onto Kriegsstraße and drive toward Zentrum-West, Bundesgerichtshof
Kriegsstraße, Zentrum-West, Bundesgerichtshof, 113 м
113 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 7
Bus operators
Found: 7
Train operators
Found: 6
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
2h 17m
Every 3 hours
$51.09–$57.61
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
HR
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
6h 51m
5 times a day
$30.43–$35.87
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
1h 14m
Every 20 minutes
$34.78–$65.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Karlsruhe?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs $54.35 - $92.39 and takes 26h 50m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Karlsruhe?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Karlsruhe is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $54.35 - $271.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Karlsruhe?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station station and arriving at Karlsruhe Central Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 26h 50m.
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Karlsruhe?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.
How far is it from Sofia to Karlsruhe?
The distance between Sofia and Karlsruhe is 1384 km. The road distance is 1625.6 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Karlsruhe without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Karlsruhe without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 41m and costs $195.65 - $271.74 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Karlsruhe?
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Sofia to Karlsruhe, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Karlsruhe bus from?
Sofia to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Karlsruhe train from?
Sofia to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Karlsruhe?
The best way to get from Sofia to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 35h 50m and costs $152.17 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $54.35 - $271.74 and takes 6h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $54.35 - $92.39 and takes 26h 50m.
Where does the Sofia to Karlsruhe bus arrive?
Sofia to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Karlsruhe Central Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Karlsruhe?
Karlsruhe is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 10:20 in Sofia and 09:20 in Karlsruhe.
Where does the Sofia to Karlsruhe train arrive?
Sofia to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.
Can I drive from Sofia to Karlsruhe?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Karlsruhe is 1626 km. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Sofia to Karlsruhe.
How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Karlsruhe?
Book your Sofia to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.
Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?
There are 725+ hotels available in Karlsruhe. Prices start at $47.99 per night.
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