How to Travel from
Essen to Sofia
by Plane, Route or Car
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Essen, Germany → Sofia, Bulgaria
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Sofia
Composite routes from Essen to Sofia
Cheapest
16 h 55 min
Car
1919 km.
from $105
Fastest
2 h 35 min
Plane
Other
6 h 53 min
Train, Plane
1566 km.
from $209.98
27 h 54 min
Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main, Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
1566 km.
from $135.52
6 h 32 min
Train, Plane
1566 km.
from $156.48
6 h 59 min
Train, Plane
1566 km.
from $237.79
8 h 48 min
Train, Plane
1566 km.
from $159.84
30 h 56 min
Train, Bus
1566 km.
from $149.98
33 h 1 min
1566 km.
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Route Navigator Essen - Sofia
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Continue onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 1 km 842 м
1 km 842 м
Turn right onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 3 km 924 м
3 km 924 м
Keep right
1 km 570 м
1 km 570 м
Continue and take A 52 toward Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, A 52, 10 km 879 м
10 km 879 м
Keep right
84 м
84 м
Keep left and take A 524, A 3 toward Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen
Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen, A 524, A 3, 1 km 914 м
1 km 914 м
Keep right
87 м
87 м
Keep left
285 м
285 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln
Köln, A 3, 51 km 689 м
51 km 689 м
Keep left onto A 3 and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst
Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst, 299 km 503 м
299 km 503 м
Keep right onto A 3
362 м
362 м
Keep left toward A 3
A 3, 429 м
429 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Schweinfurt, Erfurt, Ulm, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Nürnberg, Kassel, Schweinfurt, Erfurt, Ulm, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, A 3, 1 km 451 м
1 km 451 м
Keep left and take A 7 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Erfurt, Schweinfurt
Nürnberg, Kassel, Erfurt, Schweinfurt, A 7, 417 м
417 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, München
Nürnberg, München, A 3, 387 km 904 м
387 km 904 м
Keep right onto Innkreis Autobahn and drive toward Graz, Salzburg, Wels-West
Innkreis Autobahn, Graz, Salzburg, Wels-West, 271 km 644 м
271 km 644 м
Keep right and drive toward Zagreb (HR), Ptuj, Aerodrom
Zagreb (HR), Ptuj, Aerodrom, 386 km 868 м
386 km 868 м
Keep right
1 km 878 м
1 km 878 м
Keep right
77 м
77 м
Turn left
31 м
31 м
Keep left
39 м
39 м
Turn right
94 km 506 м
94 km 506 м
Keep left onto A1 and take A 1, 22 toward Sofia(BG), Skopje (MK), Ниш / Niš, Чачак / Čačak
Sofia(BG), Skopje (MK), Ниш / Niš, Чачак / Čačak, A 1, 22, 33 km 724 м
33 km 724 м
Keep left onto Обилазница око Београда and take A 1, A 4 toward Skopje, Sofia, Ниш / Niš
Обилазница око Београда, Skopje, Sofia, Ниш / Niš, A 1, A 4, 215 km 629 м
215 km 629 м
Keep right and take A4 toward Sofia (BG), Пирот / Pirot, Ниш (север) / Niš
Sofia (BG), Пирот / Pirot, Ниш (север) / Niš, A4, 108 km 580 м
108 km 580 м
Keep right
45 km 550 м
45 km 550 м
Keep right and take 81 toward Волуяк, Костинброд
Волуяк, Костинброд, 81, 234 м
234 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 81
3 km 8 м
3 km 8 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km 748 м
3 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km 877 м
3 km 877 м
Keep right
1 km 668 м
1 km 668 м
Continue onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 2 km 690 м
2 km 690 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 906 м
1 km 906 м
Make a U-turn onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 164 м
164 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 6
Train operators
Found: 8
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 54m
Hourly
$59.80–$67.43
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
UR
Urlaubs-Express
12h 53m
Once a week
$120.86–$1,208.65
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
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?
Book your Essen to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Sofia?
There are 1964+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.43 per night.
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