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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Elena

Composite routes from Sofia to Elena

Cheapest
3 h 19 min
Car
256 km.
from $14

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Union Ivkoni
Website
Crazy Holidays
Website
Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Website
Global Biomet
Website
Sliven Municipality Bus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
3h 15m
Twice daily
$9.78–$16.30
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Crazy Holidays
Website
4h 30m
Once a week
$45.65–$65.22
+30 2310241545
+30 2310241545
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Website
3h 11m
Every 4 hours
$9.78–$11.96
+359 2 989000
+359 2 989000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Global Biomet
Website
3h 15m
Every 4 hours
$10.33–$14.13
:+3599884551
:+3599884551
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Sliven Municipality Bus
Website
2h
Once daily
044/611 100
044/611 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
3h 42m
3 times a day
$5.43–$10.33
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Elena is to bus which costs $15.22 - $23.91 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Elena is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Elena?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Elena. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Elena via Sliven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Elena?

The distance between Sofia and Elena is 291 km. The road distance is 261.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Elena without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $30.43 - $41.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Sofia to Elena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Elena bus from?

Sofia to Elena bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Sofia station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Elena?

The best way to get from Sofia to Elena is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $30.43 - $41.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $23.91 and takes 4h 55m. There are no good options to fly between Sofia to Elena.

Where does the Sofia to Elena bus arrive?

Sofia to Elena bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Sliven station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Elena?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Elena is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Sofia to Elena.

Where can I stay near Elena?

There are 49+ hotels available in Elena. Prices start at $17.07 per night.
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