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How to Travel from

Sofia to Gelsenkirchen

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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
Plane from Sofia Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$250.00

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
Plane from Sofia Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$304.35

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

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$27.17
Train from Frankfurt to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.09–$65.22
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlo
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$23.91

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$27.17
Train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
10h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$141.30–$173.91
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$29.35
Train from Frankfurt to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.74–$53.26
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$53.26

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

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 D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$15.22
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.13–$59.78

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

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

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

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

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
29h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$103.26

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

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$86.96–$119.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $65.22 - $141.30 and takes 30h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Ruse, Bucuresti Nord and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h.

How far is it from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Sofia and Gelsenkirchen is 1640 km. The road distance is 1952.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 24h 56m and costs $206.52 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Bus or fly from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $59.78 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $141.30 and takes 30h 8m.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Gelsenkirchen?

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

Where does the Sofia to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Gelsenkirchen is 1952 km. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen. Prices start at $37.14 per night.
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