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20 h 29 min
1086 km.
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Rethymno, Greece → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rethymno to Sofia

Composite routes from Rethymno to Sofia

Cheapest
20 h 29 min
Car
1086 km.
from $59
Fastest
1 h 45 min
Plane
Other
9 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
820 km.
from $293.22

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Ryanair
Website
Aegean Airlines
Website
Bulgaria Air
Website
Sky Express
Website
Ryanair
Website
1h 35m
Sunday
$29.30–$191.07
Aegean Airlines
Website
3h 23m
Every day
$76.43–$229.28
Bulgaria Air
Website
1h 35m
Sunday
$127.38–$229.28
Sky Express
Website
3h 6m
Every day
$121.01–$700.58
Bus operators
Found: 7
FlixBus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Citylines
Website
Kaleia
Website
Crete Taxi Transfers
Website
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Website
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h
Once daily
$29.30–$42.03
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni
Website
5h 15m
4 times a week
$14.01–$22.93
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Citylines
Website
5h 15m
4 times a week
$19.11–$25.48
+3590885700870
+3590885700870
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Kaleia
Website
5h 15m
Twice daily
+359 894 77 44 02
+359 894 77 44 02
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Crete Taxi Transfers
Website
1h
On demand
$89.16–$203.80
+30 693-724-9486
+30 693-724-9486
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
$6.37–$8.92
2821 091288
2821 091288
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A
Website
1h 15m
Hourly
$8.92–$15.29
+30 2810 24 50 20
+30 2810 24 50 20
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 2
Hellenic Train
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
Hellenic Train
Website
4h 53m
4 times a day
$11.20–$34.39
14511
14511
Call
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
3h 50m
4 times a day
$5.73–$10.19
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call
Other operators
Found: 2
Seajets
Website
Blue Star Ferries
Website
Seajets
Website
5h 50m
5 times a week
$101.90–$267.49
+30 210 4121001
+30 210 4121001
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Blue Star Ferries
Website
26h
Twice a week
$95.53–$191.07
+302108919800
+302108919800
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Sofia is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 27h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rethymno to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Rethymno and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Rethymno to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Rethymno and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Heraklion and Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.

How far is it from Rethymno to Sofia?

The distance between Rethymno and Sofia is 930 km.

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

The best way to get from Rethymno to Sofia without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 18h 46m and costs $119.57 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Rethymno to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rethymno to Sofia bus from?

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

Where does the Rethymno to Sofia bus arrive?

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