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Compare bus and flight for Ahtopol to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ahtopol to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a flight costs an average of €404.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €404 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ahtopol to Sofia
Compare the available ways to get from Ahtopol to Sofia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ahtopol to Sofia:
A bus is €380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ahtopol to Sofia costing on average €404.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €51. The journey takes 7h 40m versus 4h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ahtopol to Sofia
How to get from Ahtopol to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ahtopol to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 AM 8h30 Ahtopol 6:30 PM Sofia €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:00 AM 8h30 Ahtopol 6:30 PM Sofia €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 AM 8h30 Ahtopol 6:30 PM Sofia €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:00 AM 8h30 Ahtopol 5:30 PM Sofia €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ahtopol to Sofia:
A bus is €380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ahtopol to Sofia costing on average €404.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ahtopol and Sofia as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Burgas Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Ahtopol, Avtogara (Ахтопол, Автогара) and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic to go to Sofia by flight.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International to go to Sofia by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air.
- 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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