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Six ways to Travel from London to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (2 434 km)
22 h 56 min
2434 km.
from $133
Fastest
Plane from London (Stansted Airport) to Sofia (Pristina International Airport)
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Other
Train, Plane (Train to Luton Airport)
6 h 40 min
2013 km.
from $112.72
Train, Bus
27 h 51 min
2012 km.
Train, Plane (Train to London Gatwick Airport)
6 h 31 min
2013 km.
from $204.91
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
7 h 17 min
2013 km.
from $235.33

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$195.65
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$52.17–$239.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$326.09

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$336.96
Plane from London City Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$597.83

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$652.17

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$326.09
Plane from Luton Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$423.91

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$423.91
Plane from London City Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$467.39

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$86.96–$141.30

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Aachen to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Kumanovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$27.17

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Email:
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from London Barking to Motru
Ave. Duration:
33h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$97.83

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$97.83

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$86.96–$184.78
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$97.83

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$42.39

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.39–$304.35

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
15h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.91–$152.17

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.57–$27.17

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.48–$38.04

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.48–$7.07
Train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$14.13

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$45.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from London to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $30.43 - $293.48 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $92.39 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 41h 30m.

Is there a direct train between London and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from London to Sofia. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Sofia Sever via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 14m.

How far is it from London to Sofia?

The distance between London and Sofia is 2080 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from London to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Sofia bus from?

London to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Sofia train from?

London to Sofia train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Bus or fly from London to Sofia?

The best way to get from London to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $92.39 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 41h 30m.

Where does the London to Sofia bus arrive?

London to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between London and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 15:17 in London and 17:17 in Sofia.

Where does the London to Sofia train arrive?

London to Sofia train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

Book your London to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

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