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11 h 3 min
1006 km.
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Žilina, Slovakia → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Žilina to Sofia

Composite routes from Žilina to Sofia

Cheapest
11 h 3 min
Car
1006 km.
from $55
Other
15 h 9 min
Train, Bus
806 km.
from $85.57
29 h 46 min
805 km.
from $138.15
9 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
806 km.
from $100.23
17 h 40 min
806 km.
from $115.04
18 h 1 min
806 km.
from $128.80
8 h 6 min
Train, Plane
806 km.
from $119.18
12 h 39 min
Train, Plane
806 km.
from $135.22
10 h 58 min
Train, Plane
806 km.
from $199.58

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Ryanair
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Air Serbia
Website
LOT
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 40m
Saturday and Sunday
$43.48–$282.61
Lufthansa
Website
5h 12m
Every day
$130.43–$347.83
Austrian Airlines
Website
4h 25m
Every day
$130.43–$347.83
Air Serbia
Website
5h 32m
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
$76.09–$423.91
LOT
Website
4h 25m
Every day
$108.70–$326.09
Bus operators
Found: 6
FlixBus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Citylines
Website
Slovak Lines
Website
Karat-S
Website
Racic Eurobus
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 20m
Once daily
$19.57–$28.26
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni
Website
12h 16m
Twice a week
$33.70–$54.35
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Citylines
Website
11h 40m
3 times a week
$34.78–$46.74
+3590885700870
+3590885700870
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Slovak Lines
Website
50 min
Every 2 hours
$7.07–$9.24
+421 2 55 422 734
+421 2 55 422 734
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Karat-S
Website
11h 40m
3 times a week
$86.96–$130.43
+359 2 8120810
+359 2 8120810
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Racic Eurobus
Website
14h 31m
4 times a week
$59.78–$76.09
+359-887-208-506
+359-887-208-506
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 9
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
RegioJet
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
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PKP Intercity
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Czech Railways (ČD)
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Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
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LEO Express
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ÖBB EuroCity
Website
2h 23m
Every 4 hours
$39.13–$59.78
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
12h 53m
Once daily
$27.17–$32.61
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Call
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
3h 33m
Once daily
$10.87–$14.13
0219521
0219521
Call
RegioJet
Website
2h 9m
Once daily
$9.24–$31.52
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
4h 40m
3 times a day
$5.43–$10.33
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call
PKP Intercity
Website
2h 36m
Once daily
$10.87–$18.48
703 200 200
703 200 200
Call
Czech Railways (ČD)
Website
1h 53m
Every 4 hours
$5.98–$14.13
+420 221 111 122
+420 221 111 122
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Website
1h 53m
Hourly
$9.24–$13.04
+421 24 48 58 188
+421 24 48 58 188
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
LEO Express
Website
1h 27m
Twice daily
$6.52–$13.04
+420 220 311 700
+420 220 311 700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Žilina to Sofia is to train and bus which costs $42.39 - $86.96 and takes 15h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Žilina to Sofia is to train and bus and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Žilina and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Žilina to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Žilina and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Budapest Nepliget Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Žilina and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Zilina and arriving at Sofia Sever via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Ferdinánd híd, Budapest-Keleti, Craiova and Vidin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 46m.

How far is it from Žilina to Sofia?

The distance between Žilina and Sofia is 1160 km. The road distance is 1154.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Žilina to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 9m and costs $42.39 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 15h 9m to get from Žilina to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Žilina to Sofia bus from?

Žilina to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Žilina station.

Where do I catch the Žilina to Sofia train from?

Žilina to Sofia train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.

Train or bus from Žilina to Sofia?

The best way to get from Žilina to Sofia is to train which takes 29h 46m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs $54.35 - $163.04 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Žilina to Sofia bus arrive?

Žilina to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Žilina and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Žilina. It is currently 16:04 in Žilina and 17:04 in Sofia.

Where does the Žilina to Sofia train arrive?

Žilina to Sofia train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Can I drive from Žilina to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Žilina to Sofia is 1155 km. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Žilina to Sofia.

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

Book your Žilina 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.
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