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How to travel from Amsterdam to Sofia

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Travel Information to Sofia from Amsterdam

distanceDistance1081 miles (1744 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or flight
priceTicket price range$80 - $117
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $80 (€72) • 34 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $117 (€106) • 2 h 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesOurbus or Bulgaria Air

Travel 1081 miles (1744 km) by bus or flight from Amsterdam to Sofia. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Ourbus or Bulgaria Air among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Amsterdam to Sofia.

Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Amsterdam to Sofia

Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 72Cheapest 106
Average price 147Cheapest 178
Average duration34h 30m2h 45m
Direct Options
First departure12:35 AM12:20 AM
Last departure11:15 PM11:10 PM
No. of daily departures531
Companies
  • Union Ivkoni International
  • FlixBus
  • Bulgaria Air
  • Lufthansa
  • Austrian Airlines
  • Lot Polish Airlines
  • Air Serbia
  • Wizz Air
  • ITA
  • Norwegian Air International
  • tarom

Travel options
from Amsterdam to Sofia

How to get from Amsterdam to Sofia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Union Ivkoni International
10:00AM35h00
Amsterdam
10:00PMSofia
$1501One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Union Ivkoni International
10:00AM35h00
Amsterdam
10:00PMSofia
$1501One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Bulgaria Air
10:20AM2h45
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
02:05PMSofia Airport (SOF)
$3801One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
09:30PM36h15
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:45AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1941One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:55PM35h50
Amsterdam
10:45AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1961One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
08:50PM35h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:35AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1981One-way
1 transfer
Lot Polish Airlines
07:00AM5h50
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
01:50PMSofia Airport (SOF)
$2491One-way
1 transfer
Lot Polish Airlines
07:45PM17h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
01:50PMSofia Airport (SOF)
$2491One-way
1 transfer
Lot Polish Airlines
07:45PM21h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
05:50PMSofia Airport (SOF)
$2491One-way
1 transfer

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All travel companies: Airlines and Bus from Amsterdam to Sofia

Find the best route from Amsterdam to Sofia with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

    Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Amsterdam to Sofia and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

      FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Sofia

      FAQs: Travel to Sofia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Sofia.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Amsterdam to Sofia: bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Sofia is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $80 (€72) compared to other travel options to Sofia:

      Taking a bus costs $38 (€34) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $117 (€106).

      The fastest way to get to Sofia from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 45 min.

      Other travel options to Sofia take longer:

      Bus takes 34 h 30 min on average.

      You should expect to travel around 1081 miles (1744 km) between Amsterdam and Sofia.

      The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Sofia is:

      • Around 1 bus per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Sofia as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Sofia:

      • Most travelers catch their flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Sofia Airport.

      The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Sofia:

      • Travel with Ourbus, FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Sofia by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Amsterdam to Sofia tickets on Omio for $80 (€72).
      • Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Air Serbia, Alitalia or TAROM can take you to Sofia by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air Serbia from Amsterdam to Sofia for $139 (€125).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Sofia with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Sofia with Union Ivkoni - Unibus.

      Direct services to Sofia tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Amsterdam to Sofia often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Istanbul, Plovdiv, Varna, Belgrade or Burgas. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Amsterdam and Sofia itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Sofia and any of these top destinations today!
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