How to Travel from
Sofia to Gelsenkirchen
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Gelsenkirchen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen
Composite routes from Sofia to Gelsenkirchen
Cheapest
17 h 1 min
Car
1908 km.
from $104
Other
7 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
1563 km.
from $202.04
24 h 56 min
Bus, Train
1563 km.
from $218.99
7 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
1563 km.
from $155.41
7 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
1563 km.
from $242.37
9 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1563 km.
from $162.26
31 h 36 min
Bus, Train
1563 km.
from $151.71
Route Navigator Sofia - Gelsenkirchen
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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 554 м
19 km 554 м
Keep right and drive toward Bochum-West, -Wattenscheid-Ost
Bochum-West, -Wattenscheid-Ost, 167 м
167 м
Keep left and drive toward Bochum-Watttenscheid
Bochum-Watttenscheid, 38 м
38 м
Turn left onto Wattenscheider Straße
Wattenscheider Straße, 1 km 607 м
1 km 607 м
Continue onto Hansastraße
Hansastraße, 1 km 832 м
1 km 832 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gewerbestraße
Gewerbestraße, 1 km 652 м
1 km 652 м
Turn slight right onto Blücherstraße
Blücherstraße, 1 km 453 м
1 km 453 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Osterfeldstraße
Osterfeldstraße, 1 km 165 м
1 km 165 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ostpreußenstraße
Ostpreußenstraße, 257 м
257 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ostpreußenstraße
Ostpreußenstraße, 1 km 120 м
1 km 120 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Europastraße
Europastraße, 1 km 596 м
1 km 596 м
Turn sharp right onto Luxemburger Straße
Luxemburger Straße, 481 м
481 м
Turn right onto Brüsseler Straße
Brüsseler Straße, 114 м
114 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wanner Straße
Wanner Straße, 309 м
309 м
Turn right onto Oskarstraße
Oskarstraße, 199 м
199 м
Turn left onto Bulmker Straße
Bulmker Straße, 11 м
11 м
Turn right
50 м
50 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 6
Train operators
Found: 10
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
28 min
3 times a week
$23.91–$27.17
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
UR
Urlaubs-Express
13h 39m
Once a week
$103.26–$1,032.61
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
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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