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Compare train and bus for Kardzhali to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kardzhali to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 3h 54m versus 2h 59m 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.
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kardzhali to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 AM 3h45 Kardzhali 6:45 AM Sofia €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 AM 3h45 Kardzhali 6:45 AM Sofia €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 AM 3h45 Kardzhali 6:45 AM Sofia €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:00 AM 3h45 Kardzhali 5:45 AM Sofia €15 1 One-way 0 transfers2:30 PM 4h00 Kardzhali 6:30 PM Sofia €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kardzhali and Sofia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kardzali, Bus Station and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Sofia by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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