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Sofia to Kiel

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.38–$366.37

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$341.11–$619.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.21–$694.85
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.77–$821.18
Plane from Sofia Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$555.88

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$290.57–$694.85
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.40–$821.18
Plane from Sofia Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$505.34

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$53.06–$277.94

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$631.68

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$107.39–$366.37
Plane from Sofia Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.07–$454.81

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.24–$492.71

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.90–$42.95
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.17–$75.80
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.90–$42.95
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.16–$44.22
Train from München Hbf to Ingolstadt
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.11–$37.90
Train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$138.97–$164.24

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.58–$45.48

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
6h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.64–$42.95

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.74–$31.58
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.48–$31.58
Train from München Hbf to Ingolstadt
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.69–$26.53

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

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$126.34–$1,073.85

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

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.48–$113.70
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
31h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.12–$138.97

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kiel is to bus and train which costs $92.39 - $152.17 and takes 33h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 7h 56m and costs $59.78 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Ingolstadt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 11m.

How far is it from Sofia to Kiel?

The distance between Sofia and Kiel is 1704 km. The road distance is 2017.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Kiel without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 26h 54m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Sofia to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Kiel train from?

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

What is the time difference between Sofia and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 09:49 in Sofia and 08:49 in Kiel.

Where does the Sofia to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kiel is 2018 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Sofia to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Kiel. Prices start at $47.08 per night.
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