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Compare bus and flight for Kavala to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kavala to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $212.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Kavala to Sofia
Compare the available ways to get from Kavala to Sofia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kavala to Sofia:
A bus is $175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kavala to Sofia costing on average $212.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 6h 30m versus 4h 16m 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 Kavala to Sofia
How to get from Kavala to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kavala to Sofia is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:45 AM 6h45 Kavala 1:30 PM Sofia $102 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:45 AM 6h45 Kavala 1:30 PM Sofia $102 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 AM 6h00 Kavala 1:45 PM Sofia $229 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:45 PM 12h20 Kavala 7:05 AM Sofia $183 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kavala to Sofia:
A bus is $175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kavala to Sofia costing on average $212.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kavala and Sofia as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Kavala International Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kavala, Port and arrive in Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика).
- Travel with Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air to go to Sofia by flight.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International to go to Sofia by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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