How to travel from Graz to Sofia

Travel between Graz, Austria and Sofia, Bulgaria is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Austria enter Bulgaria?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Sofia from Graz?

Conditions of entry into Bulgaria:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Sofia, Bulgaria?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Bulgaria has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 5/17/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Graz to Sofia.

The current restriction level for returning to Graz, Austria from Bulgaria is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Graz, Austria from Sofia, Bulgaria?

Reentering Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Graz from Sofia?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Graz, Austria regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Austria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 5/17/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Graz from Sofia here.

There are 3 ways to travel to Sofia from Graz including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Graz to Sofia is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Sofia:

A train is generally $111 (€96) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $119 (€103) from Graz to Sofia.

Taking a train is about $502 (€436) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $510 (€443) for this route.

The quickest way to travel to Sofia from Graz is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Sofia by bus can take on average 20 h 47 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 49 h 7 min.

The distance is approximately 488 miles (787 km) from Graz to Sofia.

The average frequency per day from Graz to Sofia is:

• 1 bus a day.
• 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Graz to Sofia:

• Buses most often depart from Graz at Graz, Ostbahnstraße (Liebenau Murpark) and arrive in Sofia at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
• Flights from Graz to Sofia most often leave from Graz Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Graz to Sofia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Sofia by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Graz to Sofia tickets on Omio for $119 (€103).
• Lufthansa can get you to Sofia by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa from Graz to Sofia for $510 (€443) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Graz to Sofia, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $119 (€103) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $510 (€443) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $8 (€7) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Graz to Sofia online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.