Journey information
Overview: Nuremberg to Sofia flight
Flights from Nuremberg to Sofia depart on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 21:50. The fastest flight covers the 748 miles (1205 km) distance in 2h 0m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 748 miles (1205 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Flights per day 9 |
Fastest flight 2h 0m |
Cheapest month to travel January |
First flight 00:10 |
Last flight 21:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Nuremberg to Sofia start from as low as $32 (€26) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $269 (€218) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 9 daily trains from Nuremberg to Sofia with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 0m but the average duration is 2h 16m
Train Operators
- Travel from Nuremberg to Sofia with KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Buzz
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is KM Malta Airlines.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport
- First train typically departs at 12:10 AM and the last at 09:50 PM
The cheapest and fastest flights from Nuremberg to Sofia
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$529
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Flights per day
56
Distance
1205 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nuremberg to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Sofia will cost around $529 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 56 flights that leave Nuremberg for Sofia onSun, Jan 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 18 the direct flights cover the 1205 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jan 18 the longest flights will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 7582
ICE 820+
PC996 · PC271
ICE 820+
PC998 · PC271
ICE 728+
PC998 · PC271
ICE 726+
PC998 · PC271
FR 7582
LH143 · LH96 · LH1702
LH143 · LH1426
LH147 · LH104 · LH1704
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LH1704Travel Information
Compare flight and bus for Nuremberg to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a flight costs an average of €26.
Distance: 748 miles (1205 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Bus |
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€218 Average price | €84 Average price Cheapest |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 45m Average total duration 24h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nuremberg to Sofia flight times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Sofia flights for today, Saturday, January 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF5470+ AF1811 | 5:05 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 18h50 | 11:55 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6634 · AF6623+ AF1811 | 5:05 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 40h55 | 10:00 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF6639 · AF6623+ AF1811 | 5:05 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 40h55 | 10:00 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1088+ AF6623+ AF1811 | 5:05 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 40h55 | 10:00 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1888+ AF6623+ AF1811 | 5:05 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 40h55 | 10:00 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1506 · TK1031 | 5:50 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 19h20 | 1:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1506 · TK1027 | 5:50 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 12h55 | 6:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1506 · TK1029 | 5:50 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 25h00 | 6:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, January 18 | |||||
FR 7582 | 4:45 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 2h05 | 6:50 AM Sofia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1838+ KL3077 | 5:00 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 7h05 | 12:05 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1088+ AF6623+ AF1311 | 5:10 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 28h50 | 10:00 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF6639 · AF6623+ AF1311 | 5:10 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 28h50 | 10:00 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF6634 · AF6623+ AF1311 | 5:10 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 28h50 | 10:00 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH143 · LH1426 | 5:25 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 6h15 | 11:40 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH143 · LH96 · LH1702 | 5:25 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 5h50 | 11:15 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 820+ PC996 · PC271 | 6:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 24h35 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 820+ LH1430 | 6:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 14h45 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 820+ PC998 · PC271 | 6:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 24h35 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1020 · S8+ LH1430 | 6:28 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 14h17 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1020 · S8+ JU353 · JU116 | 6:28 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 18h37 | 1:05 AM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1020 · S8+ PC998 · PC271 | 6:28 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 24h07 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 728+ JU353 · JU116 | 7:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 18h05 | 1:05 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 728+ LH1430 | 7:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 13h45 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 728+ PC998 · PC271 | 7:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 23h35 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 726+ PC998 · PC271 | 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 22h35 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 726+ LH1430 | 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 12h45 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 726+ JU353 · JU116 | 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 17h05 | 1:05 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 926 · S8+ JU353 · JU116 | 8:31 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 16h34 | 1:05 AM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 926 · S8+ PC998 · PC271 | 8:31 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 22h04 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 926 · S8+ LH1430 | 8:31 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 12h14 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1840+ KL3077 | 9:05 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 27h00 | 12:05 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH147 · LH104 · LH1704 | 9:35 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 6h45 | 4:20 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH147+ LH106+ LH1704 | 9:35 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 6h45 | 4:20 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1504 · TK1029 | 10:00 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 8h50 | 6:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1504 · TK1027 | 10:00 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 20h45 | 6:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1504 · TK1031 | 10:00 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 27h10 | 1:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 228 · S8+ JU353 · JU116 | 10:32 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 14h33 | 1:05 AM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 228 · S8+ LH1430 | 10:32 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h13 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 228 · S8+ PC998 · PC271 | 10:32 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 20h03 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 720+ LH1430 | 11:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h45 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 720+ JU353 · JU116 | 11:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 14h05 | 1:05 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 720+ PC998 · PC271 | 11:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 19h35 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 628+ JU353 · JU116 | 12:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 13h05 | 1:05 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 628+ LH1430 | 12:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h45 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 628+ PC998 · PC271 | 12:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 18h35 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 28 · S8+ LH1430 | 12:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h13 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 28 · S8+ LO380 · LO631 | 12:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 23h18 | 11:50 AM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 28 · S8+ JU353 · JU116 | 12:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 12h33 | 1:05 AM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 626+ LO380 · LO633 | 1:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 26h50 | 3:50 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 626+ JU353 · JU116 | 1:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 12h05 | 1:05 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 626+ LO380 · LO631 | 1:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 22h50 | 11:50 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH149 · LH116 · LH1706 | 1:15 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 7h30 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH149 · LH112 · LH1706 | 1:15 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 7h30 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1844+ KL3077 | 1:15 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 22h50 | 12:05 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH149 · LH1430 | 1:15 PM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport | 7h30 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Airlines: KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Buzz from Nuremberg to SofiaFind the best flights between Nuremberg to Sofia with Omio's travel partners KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Buzz from $32 (€26). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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FAQs: Nuremberg to Sofia Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Sofia by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sofia International Film Festival, a prominent film festival showcasing international and Bulgarian cinema
- Sofia Music Weeks, an annual classical music festival featuring renowned orchestras and soloists
- Sofia Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ rights with a colorful parade and various events
- Christmas Market in Sofia, a festive market offering traditional crafts, food, and holiday entertainment.
- Easter, beautiful spring weather and traditional celebrations
- Labor Day, a public holiday with various outdoor activities and gatherings
- National Revival Day, cultural events celebrating Bulgarian heritage
- Unification Day, commemorating the unification of Bulgaria with festivities and parades.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Nuremberg to Sofia
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available, including Duty-Free and Relay, located in the main terminal.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounge access available, including the Dürer Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near the information desk.
- Bus: 30, 33
- Metro: U2
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in both terminals, including duty-free and local brands.
- Parking available at Terminal 1 and 2, approximately 1€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire Lounge in Terminal 2.
- Located in Terminal 2, open during airport hours.
- Bus: 84, 184, 384
- Metro: M4
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