How to Travel from

Patras to Sofia

by Rideshare or Car

Greece Bulgaria Patras Sofia

Cheapest

By car (753 km)

7 h 43 min

753 km.

from $41

Other

Rideshare

7 h 43 min

753 km.

from $9.82

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Kalamata International Airport to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

8h 30m

Frequency:

Monday

Estimated price:

$63.69–$292.97

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from Kalamata International Airport to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

5h 50m

Frequency:

Thursday and Sunday

Estimated price:

$121.01–$636.89

Austrian Airlines

Website:

austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ

Plane from Kalamata International Airport to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

7h 10m

Frequency:

Tuesday

Estimated price:

$58.59–$267.49

Aegean Airlines

Website:

en.aegeanair.com/

Plane from Kalamata International Airport to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

4h 15m

Frequency:

Wednesday

Estimated price:

$82.80–$292.97

Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$82.80–$369.40

Plane from Ioannina National Airport to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

6h 40m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$82.80–$305.71

Bulgaria Air

Website:

air.bg/en/

Plane from Kalamata International Airport to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

6h 10m

Frequency:

Friday

Estimated price:

$127.38–$433.08

Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$82.80–$369.40

Sky Express

Website:

skyexpress.gr/

Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$76.43–$292.97

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:

07001 8282

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

union-ivkoni.com/

Bus from Pátra to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

12h 5m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$31.84–$52.22

Bus from Aigio Bus Station to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

15h 15m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$43.31–$70.06

KTEL Achaias

Phone:

+30 2610 623 888

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ktelachaias.gr/

Bus from Patras to Kalamata

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$31.84–$39.49

KTEL Messinias

Phone:

+30 27210 28581

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/

Bus from Patras to Kalamata

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$29.30–$36.94

KTEL Ioanninon

Phone:

+30 26510 25014

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ktelioannina.gr/

Bus from Aigio to Ioannina

Ave. Duration:

3h 12m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$29.30–$42.03

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:

14511

Website:

hellenictrain.gr/en

Train from Kiato to Athens

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.60–$11.20

Bus from Patra to Kiato

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$9.55–$14.01

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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Sofia is to bus which costs $27.17 - $44.57 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Sofia is to drive which takes 7h 36m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Patras and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pátra and arriving at Sofia. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Patras to Sofia?

The distance between Patras and Sofia is 768 km. The road distance is 758.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $27.17 - $44.57 .

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

The bus from Pátra to Sofia takes 12h 5m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Patras to Sofia bus from?

Patras to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Pátra station.

Where does the Patras to Sofia bus arrive?

Patras to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Patras to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Patras to Sofia is 759 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Patras to Sofia.

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

Book your Patras to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

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

Book in Sofia

Hotel Premier Sofia Airport

bulvar Bryuksel, 11, Sofia

Great

Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals

64 Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd, Sofia

Great

Grand Hotel Sofia

1 Gurko Str, Sofia

Great

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Ivan Vazov National Theatre

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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Bulgarian: Храм-паметник "Свети Александър Невски", Hram-pametnik "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski") is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the 50 largest Christian church buildings by volume in the world. It is one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions. St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia occupies an area of 3,170 square metres (34,100 sq ft) and can hold 5,000 people inside. It is among the 10 largest Eastern Orthodox church buildings. It is the largest cathedral in the Balkans. It is believed that up until the year 2000 it was the largest finished Orthodox cathedral.

National Museum of Military History

The National Military History Museum (Bulgarian: Национален военноисторически музей, Bulgarian: Natsionalen voennoistoricheski muzey) is a museum dedicated to military history in Sofia, Bulgaria. A structure of the Ministry of Defence, it has existed under various names and subordinate to various institutions since 1 August 1914 (in practice since 4 July 1916). It consists of 5,000 m2 of indoor and 40,000 m2 outdoor (of which 500 m2 covered) exhibition area, changing exhibits, a library and a computer centre.

Sofia

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain, in the western part of the country. The city is built west of the Iskar river and has many mineral springs, such as the Sofia Central Mineral Baths. It has a humid continental climate. Being in the centre of the Balkans, it is midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea and closest to the Aegean Sea.

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Two ways to Travel from Patras to Sofia

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Lufthansa

Austrian Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Bulgaria Air

Sky Express

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

KTEL Achaias

KTEL Messinias

KTEL Ioanninon

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Questions and Answers

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Is there a direct bus between Patras and Sofia?

How far is it from Patras to Sofia?

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

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