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How to Travel from

Sofia to Giesen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.43–$593.78
Plane from Sofia Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$44.22–$252.67

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.04–$568.51
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.30–$694.85
Plane from Sofia Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.87–$606.41

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.67–$631.68
Plane from Sofia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$277.94–$821.18

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.04–$694.85
Plane from Sofia Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$113.70–$391.64

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$113.70–$391.64

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Gießen
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.48–$13.90

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.17–$113.70

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
29h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$88.43–$120.02

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:
$202.14–$303.21

Air Kona

Phone:
00359 2 971 11 11
Website:
airkona.com/
Bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Linz
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$133.12

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:
$107.39–$138.97

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.27–$61.90

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Gießen
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.58–$35.37
Train from Linz Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.07–$120.02
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.27–$54.32
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.59–$61.90
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Gießen
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.69–$46.74

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Linz
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.74–$26.53

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Gießen
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.16–$22.74
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Gießen
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.27–$36.64

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$16.42
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.17–$75.80

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Gießen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.37–$17.69

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$113.70–$138.97

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$12.00

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gießen is to bus which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 26h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Gießen is to fly and train which takes 7h 16m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Gießen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Gießen via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Linz Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 51m.

How far is it from Sofia to Gießen?

The distance between Sofia and Gießen is 1491 km. The road distance is 1732 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Gießen without a car is to bus and train via Linz which takes 24h 6m and costs $206.52 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Sofia to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Gießen bus from?

Sofia to Gießen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Gießen train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Gießen?

The best way to get from Sofia to Gießen is to train which takes 36h 51m and costs $184.78 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 26h 50m.

Where does the Sofia to Gießen bus arrive?

Sofia to Gießen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Frankfurt Stuttgarter Strasse station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Gießen?

Gießen is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 13:36 in Gießen.

Where does the Sofia to Gießen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Gießen is 1732 km. It takes approximately 15h 57m to drive from Sofia to Gießen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gießen?

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