How to travel from Berlin to Sofia

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Travel Information from Berlin to Sofia

distanceDistance817 miles (1318 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or flight
priceTicket price range$97 - $109
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $97 (€85) • 24 h
fastestFastest modeFlight • $109 (€95) • 2 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesOurbus or Bulgaria Air

Take a bus or flight to travel 817 miles (1318 km) to Sofia from Berlin. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Ourbus or Bulgaria Air among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Berlin to Sofia.

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from Berlin to Sofia

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
09:20AM33h40
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
08:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1631One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:30PM40h15
Berlin Hbf
10:45AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1621One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
Austrian Airlines
01:30PM3h30
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
06:00PMSofia Airport (SOF)
$3311One-way
1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus
11:20AM31h40
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
08:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1631One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
08:40AM34h20
Berlin
08:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1621One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
11:30PM33h05
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
09:35AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1641One-way
1 transfer
Austrian Airlines
07:00AM3h40
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
11:40AMSofia Airport (SOF)
$3311One-way
1 transfer
Air Serbia
09:25AM5h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
03:35PMSofia Airport (SOF)
$3271One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa
07:20AM3h50
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
12:10PMSofia Airport (SOF)
$3321One-way
1 transfer

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Travel on Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and FlixBus travel between Berlin and Sofia at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

    Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next travel between Berlin and Sofia.

      FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Sofia.
      FAQs

      You can get from Berlin to Sofia 2 different ways: bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Sofia from Berlin is by taking a bus, which costs on average $97 (€85).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Sofia:

      Taking a bus costs $12 (€10) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $109 (€95) for the same trip.

      The quickest way to travel between Berlin and Sofia is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 24 h.

      The distance is approximately 817 miles (1318 km) from Berlin to Sofia.

      The average frequency per day from Berlin to Sofia is:

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Berlin to 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 from Berlin to Sofia:

        • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
        • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Sofia:

        • You can travel to Sofia from Berlin by bus with Ourbus, Arda Tur, Eurolines Deutschland, RACIC, FlixBus or Infobus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $97 (€85) with Ourbus from Berlin to Sofia.
        • You can travel between Berlin and Sofia by flight with Bulgaria Air, Malta Air, Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Eurowings or Air France. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $18 (€15) with Ryanair from Berlin to Sofia.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Sofia with the following travel companies:

        • Take a direct bus with RACIC.
        • Take a direct flight with.

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

        Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Sofia often also extend their vacation to go to Istanbul, Plovdiv, Varna, Belgrade or Burgas. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sofia and these popular destinations at a great price.
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