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Compare bus and flight for Kiten to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kiten to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a flight costs an average of €369.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €369 Average price | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kiten to Sofia
Compare the available ways to get from Kiten to Sofia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiten to Sofia:
A bus is €345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiten to Sofia costing on average €369.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 6h 54m versus 4h 12m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Kiten to Sofia:
A bus is €345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiten to Sofia costing on average €369.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiten and Sofia as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Burgas Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiten, Avtogara (Китен, Автогара) and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International to go to Sofia by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic to go to Sofia by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air.
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