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Compare bus and flight for Leipzig to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $131 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $131, while a flight costs an average of $658.
Distance: 787 miles (1267 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$131 Average price Cheapest | $658 Average price | $344 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 34m Average total duration 28h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Sofia
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Sofia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Sofia:
A bus is $527 (€442) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Sofia costing on average $658 (€552).
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 34m.
Tickets start at around $131 (€110) compared to roughly $344 (€288) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $213 (€178). The journey takes 28h 4m versus 16h 26m 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 Leipzig to Sofia
How to get from Leipzig to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:55 PM 29h50 Leipzig 8:45 PM Sofia $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:55 PM 29h50 Leipzig 8:45 PM Sofia $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:55 PM 29h50 Leipzig 8:45 PM Sofia $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:35 PM 31h00 Leipzig 6:35 AM Sofia $114 1 One-way 0 transfers3:10 PM 39h25 Leipzig 6:35 AM Sofia $118 1 One-way 0 transfers3:55 PM 29h50 Leipzig 9:45 PM Sofia $128 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Sofia:
A bus is $527 (€442) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Sofia costing on average $658 (€552).
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 34m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Sofia as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Buzz, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Sofia by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Sofia by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
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