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Ten ways to Travel from Žilina to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (1 154 km)
10 h 48 min
1154 km.
from $63
Other
Rideshare
10 h 48 min
1154 km.
from $15.05
Train, Bus
15 h 9 min
806 km.
from $85.57
Train
29 h 46 min
805 km.
from $138.15
Bus, Plane
9 h 38 min
806 km.
from $100.23
Bus via Budapest
17 h 40 min
806 km.
from $115.04
Bus
18 h 1 min
806 km.
from $128.80
Train, Plane (Train)
8 h 6 min
806 km.
from $119.18
Train, Plane (Train)
12 h 39 min
806 km.
from $135.22
Train, Plane (Train to Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava)
10 h 58 min
806 km.
from $199.58

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$282.61
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$271.74
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$184.78
Plane from Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$423.91

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$434.78
Plane from Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$282.61

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Žilina to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26
Bus from Žilina to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70
Bus from Žilina to Bratislava,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bratislava to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$54.35

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$46.74

Slovak Lines

Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Email:
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Bratislava Main Train Station to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$76.09

Train operators

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.13–$59.78
Train from Bohumin to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$34.78

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$32.61
Train from Bohumin to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.80–$4.35

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Craiova to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Zilina to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$31.52
Train from Zilina to Ostrava-Svinov
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$22.83

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$10.33

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$18.48

Czech Railways (ČD)

Phone:
+420 221 111 122
Email:
Website:
cd.cz/default.htm
Train from Bohumin to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$14.13

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Email:
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Zilina to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13
Train from Zilina to Bohumin
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.11–$6.52
Train from Zilina to Ostrava-Svinov
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

LEO Express

Phone:
+420 220 311 700
Email:
Website:
leoexpress.com/de
Train from Zilina to Bohumin
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$13.04
Train from Zilina to Ostrava-Svinov
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$15.22

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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