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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karlovy Vary to Sofia

Composite routes from Karlovy Vary to Sofia

Cheapest
13 h 28 min
Car
1411 km.
from $77
Other
6 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1155 km.
from $143.66
21 h
1156 km.
from $117.65
8 h 49 min
Train, Plane
1155 km.
from $125.90
21 h
1156 km.
from $185.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$44.53–$241.73

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$610.68

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$356.23

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$890.58
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$394.40

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Nuremberg Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$394.40

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$165.39

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
17h 6m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$52.16–$89.06

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$89.06

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.70–$108.14

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Cheb to Nuernberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.27–$13.99
Bus from Karlovy Vary to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$13.99

Czech Railways (ČD)

Phone:
+420 221 111 122
Email:
Website:
cd.cz/default.htm
Train from Karlovy Vary to Cheb
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.45–$10.81
Train from Cheb to Nuernberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$31.81

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Sofia is to bus which costs $59.78 - $119.57 and takes 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Karlovy Vary to Sofia is to bus and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $54.35 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlovy Vary and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlovy Vary to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

How far is it from Karlovy Vary to Sofia?

The distance between Karlovy Vary and Sofia is 1220 km. The road distance is 1413 km.

How do I travel from Karlovy Vary to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $59.78 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Karlovy Vary to Sofia?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Karlovy Vary to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlovy Vary to Sofia bus from?

Karlovy Vary to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlovy Vary station.

Train, bus or fly from Karlovy Vary to Sofia?

The best way to get from Karlovy Vary to Sofia is to bus which takes 21h and costs $59.78 - $119.57 . There are no good options to train or fly between Karlovy Vary to Sofia.

Where does the Karlovy Vary to Sofia bus arrive?

Karlovy Vary to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Karlovy Vary and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Karlovy Vary. It is currently 09:22 in Karlovy Vary and 10:22 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Karlovy Vary to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlovy Vary to Sofia is 1413 km. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Karlovy Vary to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karlovy Vary to Sofia?

Book your Karlovy Vary to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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