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Edinburgh to Sofia

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$48.91–$217.39
Plane from Newcastle to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$293.48
Plane from Liverpool to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$52.17–$228.26

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$489.13
Plane from Newcastle to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$543.48

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Newcastle to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$706.52

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$282.61
Plane from Newcastle to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$380.43

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 Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$103.26–$250.00

Eurotunnel

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

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Craiova to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.65–$206.52

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

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

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$195.65–$282.61
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.30–$36.96

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

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$76.09
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.00–$119.57

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

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

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
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
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Kumanovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$27.17

Alexiev

Phone:
02/813 33 98
Website:
aleksiev-91.com/
Bus from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$44.57–$65.22

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly to Craiova,
Ave. Duration:
41h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
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 Edinburgh to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sofia is to fly which costs $51.09 - $228.26 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $51.09 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley 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 4h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sofia?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sofia is 2439 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 33h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sofia train from?

Edinburgh to Sofia train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 10:13 in Edinburgh and 12:13 in Sofia.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sofia train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sofia train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross 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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