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Five ways to Travel from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (2 443 km)
22 h 49 min
2443 km.
from $134
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Plane from London Gatwick Airport (London Heathrow Airport) to Sofia (Pristina International Airport)
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Train, bus via Aachen
29 h 35 min
2002 km.
from $5.43
Train, Bus
43 h 3 min
2002 km.
from $187.13
Bus
44 h 38 min
2002 km.

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$379.73

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:
$46.83–$113.92

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:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.43–$113.92

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:
$44.30–$49.37

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$253.16–$354.42

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:
$82.28–$227.84

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 Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

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:
$17.72–$25.32

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:
$4.05–$8.23
Train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$16.46

Bus operators

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:
$101.26–$164.55

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Brighton to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
31h
Frequency:
Once a week

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.76

Nela Travel Tours

Phone:
+355 68 391 1009
Email:
Website:
nelatravel.site/
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.40

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:
$20.25–$31.64

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:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia is to train and bus which costs $97.83 - $173.91 and takes 43h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $70.65 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Sofia Sever via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sofia is 2026 km.

How do I travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 29h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia train from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Bus or fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $70.65 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 44h 38m.

What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It is currently 10:16 in London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and 12:16 in Sofia.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia train arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

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