How to Travel from

Sofia Airport to Shipka

by Rideshare or Car

Bulgaria Sofia Airport Shipka

Cheapest

By car (229 km)

2 h 38 min

229 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

2 h 38 min

229 km.

from $8.71

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:

+35929311111

Website:

bdz.bg/en

Train from Iskarsko Shose to Kazanlak

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$5.43–$10.11

Bus operators

BG Razpisanie

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bgrazpisanie.com/

Bus from Sofia to Shipka

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$11.37–$15.16

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka is to train which costs $5.22 - $9.24 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka?

The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $34.78 - $52.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Shipka?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) station to Shipka. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station and arriving at Shipka via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka?

The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Shipka is 260 km. The road distance is 229.8 km.

How do I travel from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $19.57 - $26.09 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka bus from?

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sofia station.

Train or bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka?

The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $19.57 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.22 - $9.24 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka bus arrive?

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Shipka station.

What is the time difference between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Shipka?

It is currently 14:38 at both, Sofia Airport (SOF) and Shipka.

Can I drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Shipka.

Where can I stay near Shipka?

There are 267+ hotels available in Shipka. Prices start at $22.02 per night.

Buzludzha

Buzludzha (Bulgarian: Бузлуджа ) is a historical peak in the Central Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria. The mountain is located to the east of the Shipka Pass near the town of Kazanlak and is a site of historical importance. The peak is 1,432 metres (4,698 feet) high. It was renamed to Hadzhi Dimitar (Хаджи Димитър) in 1942 but remains popularly known as Buzludzha. The summit is limestone and granite. Its slopes are covered with grassy vegetation; its foothills and the neighbouring peaks sustain beech forests. The peak's name derives from Turkish: buzluca 'kind of icy'.

Thracian tomb Helvetia

The Thracian tomb "Helvetia" mound near Shipka, Bulgaria, was built in the middle of the 4th century BC.

Tomb of Seuthes III

The Tomb of Seuthes III is located near Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Seuthes III was the King of the Odrysian Kingdom of Thrace from c. 331 to c. 300 BC and founder of the nearby Thracian city of Seuthopolis.

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Two ways to Travel from Sofia Airport to Shipka

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