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Essen to Sofia

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$559.79
Plane from Eindhoven Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$292.62

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$699.74
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.06–$763.36
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$890.58
Plane from Frankfurt to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$547.07

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$636.13
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$381.68–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$597.96

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$381.68
Plane from Eindhoven Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.80–$305.34

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$368.96
Plane from Frankfurt to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$394.40

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$368.96

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Venlo to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$27.99

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$38.17
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53
Train from Essen Hbf to Viersen
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from Essen Hbf to Viersen
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.56–$5.22

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$120.86–$1,208.65

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Frankfurt Stuttgarter Strasse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$108.14
Bus from Dortmund Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$127.23

Srbija Tours

Phone:
+381 (11) 761-4545
Website:
srbijatours.com/
Bus from Essen Hbf to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
28h 21m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$22.90

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Sofia is to train and bus which costs $65.22 - $163.04 and takes 30h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $86.96 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika via Niš, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Sofia?

The distance between Essen and Sofia is 1630 km. The road distance is 1916.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 27h 54m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Essen to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Sofia bus from?

Essen to Sofia bus services, operated by Srbija Tours, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Sofia?

The best way to get from Essen to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $103.26 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 1m.

Where does the Essen to Sofia bus arrive?

Essen to Sofia bus services, operated by Srbija Tours, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 07:18 in Essen and 08:18 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Essen to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Sofia is 1917 km. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Essen to Sofia.

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

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1964+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.43 per night.
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