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10 h 52 min
1011 km.
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Žilina, Slovakia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Žilina

Composite routes from Sofia to Žilina

Cheapest
10 h 52 min
Car
1011 km.
from $55
Other
14 h 35 min
Bus, Train
806 km.
from $60.50
17 h 33 min
Bus, Train
806 km.
from $58.35
30 h 20 min
805 km.
from $157.93
17 h 25 min
806 km.
from $158.33
10 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
806 km.
from $100.54
8 h 38 min
Bus, Train
806 km.
from $119.55
10 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
806 km.
from $233.37
10 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
806 km.
from $117.91
12 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
806 km.
from $138.92

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Ryanair
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Air Serbia
Website
LOT
Website
Smartwings
Website
Ryanair
Website
7h 15m
Thursday to Saturday
$43.48–$282.61
Austrian Airlines
Website
4h 45m
Every day
$130.43–$347.83
Air Serbia
Website
4h 32m
Monday and Sunday
$76.09–$423.91
LOT
Website
5h 10m
Every day
$108.70–$326.09
Smartwings
Website
4h 10m
Tuesday
$152.17–$347.83
Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Slovak Lines
Website
FlixBus
Website
17h 45m
5 times a week
$76.09–$108.70
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni
Website
12h 15m
Twice a week
$33.70–$54.35
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Slovak Lines
Website
50 min
Every 4 hours
$7.07–$9.24
+421 2 55 422 734
+421 2 55 422 734
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 10
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
RegioJet
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
PKP Intercity
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Czech Railways (ČD)
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Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Website
LEO Express
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Koleje Śląskie
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
1h 44m
4 times a day
$28.26–$40.22
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
2h 25m
Every 4 hours
$9.24–$11.96
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Call
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
3h 30m
Once daily
$10.87–$14.13
0219521
0219521
Call
RegioJet
Website
2h 3m
Once daily
$9.24–$31.52
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
5h 5m
Once daily
$5.98–$10.33
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call
PKP Intercity
Website
54 min
Every 4 hours
$8.70–$15.22
703 200 200
703 200 200
Call
Czech Railways (ČD)
Website
1h 40m
5 times a day
$8.15–$20.65
+420 221 111 122
+420 221 111 122
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Website
1h 55m
Hourly
$9.24–$13.04
+421 24 48 58 188
+421 24 48 58 188
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
LEO Express
Website
1h 36m
Twice daily
$7.61–$15.22
+420 220 311 700
+420 220 311 700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Koleje Śląskie
Website
1h 3m
Hourly
$3.91–$5.43
+48 32 428 88 88
+48 32 428 88 88
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Žilina is to night bus and train which costs $42.39 - $81.52 and takes 17h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Žilina is to fly and bus and train which takes 8h 38m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Žilina?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Žilina via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Žilina?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Zilina via Vidin, Craiova, Keleti pályaudvar M, Budapest-Nyugati and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

How far is it from Sofia to Žilina?

The distance between Sofia and Žilina is 1160 km. The road distance is 1155 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Žilina without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 35m and costs $43.48 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Sofia to Žilina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Žilina bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sofia to Žilina train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Žilina?

The best way to get from Sofia to Žilina is to train which takes 30h 20m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Sofia to Žilina bus arrive?

Sofia to Žilina bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Bratislava Mlynske nivy station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Žilina?

Žilina is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 14:37 in Sofia and 13:37 in Žilina.

Where does the Sofia to Žilina train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Žilina?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Žilina is 1155 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Sofia to Žilina.

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

Book your Sofia to Žilina bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Žilina?

There are 467+ hotels available in Žilina. Prices start at $36.05 per night.
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