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Seven ways to Travel from Sofia to Hamburg

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Cheapest
By car (1 921 km)
17 h 23 min
1921 km.
from $105
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Rideshare
17 h 23 min
1921 km.
from $25.06
Bus, Train
25 h 4 min
1554 km.
from $100.51
Bus, Plane (Fly to Bremen Airport)
9 h 15 min
1555 km.
from $489.65
Bus, Plane (Fly to Hannover-Langenhagen Airport)
9 h 50 min
1555 km.
from $237.48
Bus via Niš
29 h
1554 km.
from $149.41

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$652.17

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$543.48
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$760.87
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$597.83
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$760.87
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$250.00

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$326.09

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$60.87
Train from Wien Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
8h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$173.91
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$36.96
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.13–$43.48

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$15.22

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$108.70

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$923.91

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Email:
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$14.13
Train from Ruse to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.37–$6.52

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$97.83
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
31h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$130.43

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
35h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

Srbija Tours

Phone:
+381 (11) 761-4545
Website:
srbijatours.com/
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
36h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Email:
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Severtrans

Phone:
+381 25 424577
Email:
Website:
severtrans.rs
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
31h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$141.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Hamburg is to bus and train which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 25h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Hamburg is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $41.30 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station station and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 31h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Hamburg Dammtor via Ruse, Bucuresti Nord and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 41m.

How far is it from Sofia to Hamburg?

The distance between Sofia and Hamburg is 1597 km. The road distance is 1921.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Hamburg without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 4m and costs $65.22 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Sofia to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Hamburg bus from?

Sofia to Hamburg bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Hamburg train from?

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

Bus or fly from Sofia to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Sofia to Hamburg is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $41.30 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs $119.57 - $195.65 and takes 29h.

Where does the Sofia to Hamburg bus arrive?

Sofia to Hamburg bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Hamburg?

Hamburg is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 09:49 in Sofia and 08:49 in Hamburg.

Where does the Sofia to Hamburg train arrive?

Sofia to Hamburg train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse Razpredelitelna station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Hamburg is 1922 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Sofia to Hamburg.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Hamburg?

Book your Sofia to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1356+ hotels available in Hamburg. Prices start at $48.23 per night.
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