How to Travel from
Sofia to Essen
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Schedule
Sofia, Bulgaria → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Essen
Composite routes from Sofia to Essen
Cheapest
17 h
Car
1913 km.
from $105
Fastest
2 h 34 min
Plane
Other
24 h 34 min
Bus, Train
1566 km.
from $218.99
6 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
1566 km.
from $155.96
7 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
1566 km.
from $237.48
31 h 23 min
Bus, Train
1566 km.
from $275.15
Route Navigator Sofia - Essen
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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
291 km 157 м
291 km 157 м
Keep right onto Zagrebačka obilaznica and take A2 toward Maribor, Krapina, Zagreb zapad
Zagrebačka obilaznica, Maribor, Krapina, Zagreb zapad, A2, 271 м
271 м
Continue onto Zagrebačka obilaznica and take A2 toward Maribor, Krapina
Zagrebačka obilaznica, Maribor, Krapina, A2, 93 km 551 м
93 km 551 м
Keep right
443 м
443 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Orehova vas
Orehova vas, 233 м
233 м
Turn left onto Cesta Janeza Puha
Cesta Janeza Puha, 3 km 746 м
3 km 746 м
Continue
89 km 581 м
89 km 581 м
Keep left onto Pyhrn Autobahn and drive toward Salzburg, Linz, Übelbach
Pyhrn Autobahn, Salzburg, Linz, Übelbach, 179 km 371 м
179 km 371 м
Keep left onto Innkreis Autobahn and take A8 toward Passau, Ried im Innkreis, Schärding, Braunau am Inn, Eferding, Grieskirchen, Bad Schallerbach
Innkreis Autobahn, Passau, Ried im Innkreis, Schärding, Braunau am Inn, Eferding, Grieskirchen, Bad Schallerbach, A8, 198 km 775 м
198 km 775 м
Keep right and take A 93 toward Hof, Weiden, Regensburg, München, Ingolstadt
Hof, Weiden, Regensburg, München, Ingolstadt, A 93, 135 м
135 м
Keep left and take A 93 toward München, Ingolstadt
München, Ingolstadt, A 93, 1 km 618 м
1 km 618 м
Keep left onto A 3 toward A 3
A 3, 106 km 622 м
106 km 622 м
Keep right and take B 4 toward Erlangen-Tennelohe, Erlangen-Ost, Erlangen-Süd, Nürnberg
Erlangen-Tennelohe, Erlangen-Ost, Erlangen-Süd, Nürnberg, B 4, 269 м
269 м
Keep left and take B 4 toward Nürnberg, Nürnberg
Nürnberg, Nürnberg, B 4, 377 м
377 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Würzburg, Suhl
Würzburg, Suhl, A 3, 175 km 887 м
175 km 887 м
Keep right and take B 469, B 8 toward Stockstadt, Hafen-Aschaffenburg, Mainhausen, Aschaffenburg, Mainaschaff, Kleinostheim
Stockstadt, Hafen-Aschaffenburg, Mainhausen, Aschaffenburg, Mainaschaff, Kleinostheim, B 469, B 8, 301 м
301 м
Keep right and take B 8 toward Aschaffenburg, Mainaschaff, Kleinostheim
Aschaffenburg, Mainaschaff, Kleinostheim, B 8, 362 м
362 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B 8
2 km 98 м
2 km 98 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hanauer Straße
Hanauer Straße, 1 km 491 м
1 km 491 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
19 km 370 м
19 km 370 м
Keep left onto A 45 and take A 45 toward Gießen
Gießen, A 45, 217 km 450 м
217 km 450 м
Keep right onto A 448 and take A 44 toward Bochum, Witten
Bochum, Witten, A 44, 19 km 895 м
19 km 895 м
Keep left and take A 40 toward Essen, Bochum-Wattenscheid
Essen, Bochum-Wattenscheid, A 40, 11 km 798 м
11 km 798 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Huttrop
Essen-Huttrop, 180 м
180 м
Continue onto Von-der-Tann-Straße
Von-der-Tann-Straße, 317 м
317 м
Keep right onto Von-der-Tann-Straße
Von-der-Tann-Straße, 1 km 990 м
1 km 990 м
Turn left onto Varnhorststraße
Varnhorststraße, 63 м
63 м
Turn slight left onto Gildehofstraße
Gildehofstraße, 459 м
459 м
Keep right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 39 м
39 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Essen?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Essen is to bus which costs $65.22 - $163.04 and takes 29h 56m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Essen?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Essen is to fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs $86.96 - $347.83 .
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Essen?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Essen. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Essen Hbf via Ruse, Bucuresti Nord and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 38m.
How far is it from Sofia to Essen?
The distance between Sofia and Essen is 1630 km. The road distance is 1913.9 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Essen without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Essen without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 24h 34m and costs $206.52 - $250 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Essen?
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Sofia to Essen, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Essen train from?
Sofia to Essen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Bus or fly from Sofia to Essen?
The best way to get from Sofia to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $97.83 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $163.04 and takes 29h 56m.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Essen?
Essen is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 10:20 in Sofia and 09:20 in Essen.
Where does the Sofia to Essen train arrive?
Sofia to Essen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse Razpredelitelna station.
Can I drive from Sofia to Essen?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Essen is 1914 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Sofia to Essen.
Where can I stay near Essen?
There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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