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How to Travel from

Sofia to Essen

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$478.26
Plane from Sofia Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$347.83

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$521.74
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$652.17
Plane from Sofia Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$467.39

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$510.87
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$326.09–$652.17
Plane from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$510.87

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$326.09

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$304.35
Plane from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$326.09

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$304.35

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$173.91
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$32.61
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$55.43

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$1,032.61

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
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$108.70

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
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

Air Kona

Phone:
00359 2 971 11 11
Website:
airkona.com/
Bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.93

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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