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Six ways to Travel from Helsinki to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (2 693 km)
30 h 29 min
2693 km.
from $148
Other
Bus, Train (Bus)
40 h 33 min
1944 km.
from $179.07
Ferry, Plane
10 h 31 min
1945 km.
from $215.43
Bus
44 h 15 min
1944 km.
from $304.47
Bus via Berlin
2 d 5 h 35 min
1944 km.
from $261.93
Bus, Train (Bus)
3 d 6 h 42 min
1944 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$227.84

Norwegian Air International

Website:
norwegian.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$367.08
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$303.79

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$417.71
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$329.10

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$443.02

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$493.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw,
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn,
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Brno
Ave. Duration:
25h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$215.18
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Berlin,
Ave. Duration:
27h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$215.18
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bratislava to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$63.29
Bus from Brno to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$44.30–$75.95

Express Busline

Phone:
+373 789 18 888
Email:
Website:
busline.md/en/
Bus from Tallinn to Chisinau,
Ave. Duration:
47h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$139.24

Train operators

Moldovan Railways (CFM)

Phone:
(+373) 22-832-040
Email:
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Chisinau to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
13h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.05–$8.23
Train from Ruse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$16.46

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$32.91

Other operators

Tallink

Phone:
+49 (0)40 547 541 222
Email:
Website:
en.tallink.com/book-a-cruise
Other from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.69

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Sofia is to bus and train which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 40h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $76.09 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Sofia via Tallinn, Bus Station and Brno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 15m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Sofia?

The distance between Helsinki and Sofia is 2002 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Sofia without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 33m and costs $141.30 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Helsinki to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Sofia bus from?

Helsinki to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Sofia?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $76.09 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $271.74 and takes 44h 15m.

Where does the Helsinki to Sofia bus arrive?

Helsinki to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Bus Station.

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

Book your Helsinki 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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