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2541 km.
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Nantes, France → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Five ways to Travel from Nantes to Sofia

Composite routes from Nantes to Sofia

Cheapest
23 h 23 min
Car
2541 km.
from $139
Other
33 h 1 min
Train, Bus
2010 km.
from $413.09
9 h 23 min
Train, Plane
2010 km.
from $240.43
9 h
Train, Plane
2010 km.
from $203.32
47 h 33 min
2010 km.
from $268.11

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Nantes to Arad
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$202.52–$291.13
Bus from Arad to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe Hinterm Hauptbahnhof to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
25h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$113.92
Bus from Nantes Le Cardo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$177.21

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Nantes to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21
Train from Nantes to Rennes
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$139.24
Train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$177.21
Train from Nantes to Aeroport
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$113.92

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 Paris Est to Wien
Ave. Duration:
15h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$1,202.49

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

Airlines

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$620.23
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$443.02

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$607.57
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$417.71

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$417.71

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$55.69–$291.13
Plane from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$405.05

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$316.44
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$443.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Sofia is to bus which costs $92.39 - $163.04 and takes 42h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Sofia is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $50 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Sofia Sever via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 52m.

How far is it from Nantes to Sofia?

The distance between Nantes and Sofia is 2048 km. The road distance is 2542.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 1m and costs $206.52 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Nantes to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Sofia train from?

Nantes to Sofia train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.

Bus or fly from Nantes to Sofia?

The best way to get from Nantes to Sofia is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $50 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $163.04 and takes 42h 55m.

What is the time difference between Nantes and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Nantes. It is currently 12:21 in Nantes and 13:21 in Sofia.

Where does the Nantes to Sofia train arrive?

Nantes to Sofia train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Sofia is 2542 km. It takes approximately 23h 33m to drive from Nantes to 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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