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Car
16 h 25 min
1858 km.
from $102
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Cologne, Germany → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Sofia

Composite routes from Cologne to Sofia

Cheapest
16 h 25 min
Car
1858 km.
from $102
Other
27 h 9 min
Train, Bus
1540 km.
from $152.13
7 h 38 min
Train, Plane
1540 km.
from $227.62
6 h 5 min
Train, Plane
1540 km.
from $226.25
7 h 1 min
Train, Plane
1540 km.
from $197.01
30 h 53 min
Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main, Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
1540 km.
from $270.65

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
Ryanair
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Wizz Air
Website
Bulgaria Air
Website
Air Serbia
Website
Ryanair
Website
2h 25m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$89.06–$597.96
Lufthansa
Website
4h 10m
Every day
$267.17–$699.74
Austrian Airlines
Website
4h 22m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$279.90–$826.97
Wizz Air
Website
2h 30m
Every day
$63.61–$356.23
Bulgaria Air
Website
5h 15m
Tuesday to Sunday
$108.14–$381.68
Air Serbia
Website
5h 15m
Tuesday to Sunday
$108.14–$381.68
Train operators
Found: 4
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Way Grand
Kyiv, Hostomelskaya 26
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
Way Grand
Kyiv, Hostomelskaya 26
+38(098) 590 17 17
+38(098) 590 17 17
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 143 177 77
+386 143 177 77
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 16
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
Citylines
Mechka Str. 35, Sofia 1330, Bulgaria
Columbuzz
Vogelwikke 23, 2435 WK Zevenhoven, Netherlands
Transturist
BOSNE SREBRENE 60. 75 000 TUZLA, BOSNA I HERCEGOVINA
Planet Reisen
Rruga Skenderbe P.N., 11000 Podujevë, Kosovë
Way Grand
Kyiv, Hostomelskaya 26
Onebus
Viale Santuario 20, 20831, Seregno, Italy
Group Plus
Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
Volodymyrets Transervice
Selysche Volodymyrets, Polska str 5a
Sindbad
ul. Działkowa 4 45-144 Opole, Poland
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
Zhitia Turist
Magjistralja Prishtinë-Podujevë, Podujeve 11000, Kosovë
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Autotrans by Arriva
Setaliste 20. travnja 18, 51557 Cres, HRV
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
+33 01 70 96 86 40
+33 01 70 96 86 40
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Citylines
Mechka Str. 35, Sofia 1330, Bulgaria
00359 885 700 870
00359 885 700 870
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Columbuzz
Vogelwikke 23, 2435 WK Zevenhoven, Netherlands
[email protected]
Contact via email
Transturist
BOSNE SREBRENE 60. 75 000 TUZLA, BOSNA I HERCEGOVINA
+387 (0) 62 947 818
+387 (0) 62 947 818
Call
Planet Reisen
Rruga Skenderbe P.N., 11000 Podujevë, Kosovë
+4920262934840
+4920262934840
Call
Way Grand
Kyiv, Hostomelskaya 26
+38(098) 590 17 17
+38(098) 590 17 17
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Onebus
Viale Santuario 20, 20831, Seregno, Italy
+390942981409 / +4969236249
+390942981409 / +4969236249
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Group Plus
Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
+359 2 989 00 00
+359 2 989 00 00
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Volodymyrets Transervice
Selysche Volodymyrets, Polska str 5a
+380673630192
+380673630192
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Sindbad
ul. Działkowa 4 45-144 Opole, Poland
+48 774 434 444
+48 774 434 444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
Call
Zhitia Turist
Magjistralja Prishtinë-Podujevë, Podujeve 11000, Kosovë
+4915738081889
+4915738081889
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 143 177 77
+386 143 177 77
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Autotrans by Arriva
Setaliste 20. travnja 18, 51557 Cres, HRV
+385 (72) 660 660
+385 (72) 660 660
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sofia is to bus which costs $65.22 - $141.30 and takes 28h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $65.22 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct flight between Cologne and Sofia?

Yes, there are direct flights between Cologne and Sofia; these take 2h 25m and cost $65.22 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Cologne to Sofia?

The distance between Cologne and Sofia is 1564 km. The road distance is 1856 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 9m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cologne to Sofia, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Sofia?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $65.22 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $141.30 and takes 28h 59m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 13:04 in Cologne and 14:04 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Cologne to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Sofia is 1856 km. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Cologne to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

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