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21 h 18 min
1127 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Heraklion to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (1 127 km)
21 h 18 min
1127 km.
from $61
Other
Rideshare
21 h 18 min
1127 km.
from $14.70
Bus, Plane
9 h 15 min
833 km.
from $114.84
Ferry, Bus
25 h 25 min
834 km.
from $204.68

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Chania International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.00–$163.04
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$521.74

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65
Plane from Chania International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$228.26
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$532.61

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$195.65

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$489.13

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
Bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$51.09

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$21.74

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Crete Taxi Transfers

Phone:
+30 693-724-9486
Email:
Website:
cretetaxitransfers.gr/
Bus from Heraklion to Chania
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$130.43–$260.87

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$29.35
Train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.02–$9.55

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Petrich to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.89–$8.70

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$239.13
Other from Heraklion Port to Mykonos
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$391.30
Other from Heraklion Port to Mykonos
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$228.26

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Mykonos to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$152.17

Minoan Lines

Phone:
+30 2810 399800
Email:
Website:
minoan.gr/
Other from Heraklion Port to Milos
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.32–$83.52
Other from Milos to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.90–$72.95

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Heraklion Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$206.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heraklion to Sofia is to fly which costs $65.22 - $173.91 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heraklion to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Heraklion and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Heraklion to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

How far is it from Heraklion to Sofia?

The distance between Heraklion and Sofia is 850 km.

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

The best way to get from Heraklion to Sofia without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 21h 11m and costs $76.09 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Heraklion to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heraklion to Sofia bus from?

Heraklion to Sofia bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

Where does the Heraklion to Sofia bus arrive?

Heraklion to Sofia bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

What is the time difference between Heraklion and Sofia?

It is currently 11:57 at both, Heraklion and Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

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