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16 h 5 min
1537 km.
from $84
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Erfurt, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Erfurt

Composite routes from Sofia to Erfurt

Cheapest
16 h 5 min
Car
1537 km.
from $84
Other
7 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
1308 km.
from $132.80
22 h 27 min
Bus, Train
1308 km.
from $106.48
34 h 54 min
1308 km.
from $306.33
9 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
1308 km.
from $207.04
8 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
1308 km.
from $185.30
9 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
1308 km.
from $253.78
8 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
1308 km.
from $237.48
11 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
1308 km.
from $229.76
24 h 11 min
Bus, Train
1308 km.
from $120.97

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 7
Ryanair
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Turkish Airlines
Website
Bulgaria Air
Website
Air Serbia
Website
LOT
Website
Ryanair
Website
2h 15m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
$38.04–$206.52
Lufthansa
Website
4h 55m
Every day
$152.17–$510.87
Austrian Airlines
Website
6h 2m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$38.04–$597.83
Turkish Airlines
Website
9h 30m
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.17–$510.87
Bulgaria Air
Website
4h 50m
Monday
$97.83–$326.09
Air Serbia
Website
4h 50m
Monday
$97.83–$326.09
LOT
Website
4h 30m
Every day
$141.30–$413.04
Train operators
Found: 10
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
ÖBB Intercity
Website
Abellio GmbH
Website
ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 21m
Hourly
$42.39–$47.83
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
1h 36m
Once daily
$27.17–$39.13
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
4h 3m
Every 4 hours
$18.48–$22.83
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 53m
4 times a day
$29.35–$41.30
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
3h 30m
Once daily
$10.87–$13.04
0219521
0219521
Call
Flixtrain
Website
1h 41m
Twice daily
$20.65–$31.52
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
5h 2m
Twice daily
$5.43–$9.78
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call
ÖBB Intercity
Website
3h 33m
Once daily
$40.22–$59.78
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Abellio GmbH
Website
1h 46m
Hourly
$20.65–$28.26
+49 30 21300130
+49 30 21300130
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Website
1h 46m
Hourly
$23.91–$38.04
0800 2235546
0800 2235546
Call
Bus operators
Found: 3
Union Ivkoni
Website
Citylines
Website
Racic Eurobus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
21h 30m
Twice a week
$52.17–$86.96
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Citylines
Website
26h 45m
Once a week
$70.65–$97.83
+3590885700870
+3590885700870
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Racic Eurobus
Website
23h 10m
4 times a week
$81.52–$103.26
+359-887-208-506
+359-887-208-506
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Erfurt is to bus which costs $70.65 - $97.83 and takes 26h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Erfurt is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs $70.65 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Erfurt?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station station and arriving at Erfurt Central Bus Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 26h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Linz Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 54m.

How far is it from Sofia to Erfurt?

The distance between Sofia and Erfurt is 1427 km. The road distance is 1639.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Erfurt without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 27m and costs $70.65 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Sofia to Erfurt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Erfurt bus from?

Sofia to Erfurt bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Erfurt train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Erfurt?

The best way to get from Sofia to Erfurt is to train which takes 34h 54m and costs $163.04 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $97.83 and takes 26h 45m.

Where does the Sofia to Erfurt bus arrive?

Sofia to Erfurt bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Erfurt Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Erfurt?

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

Where does the Sofia to Erfurt train arrive?

Sofia to Erfurt train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Erfurt?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Erfurt is 1639 km. It takes approximately 15h 27m to drive from Sofia to Erfurt.

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

Book your Sofia to Erfurt bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Erfurt?

There are 960+ hotels available in Erfurt. Prices start at $53.73 per night.
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