How to travel from Madrid to Sofia

International travel from Madrid, Spain to Sofia, Bulgaria is: Partially open.

Can I enter Bulgaria if coming from Spain?

Entry into Bulgaria is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Sofia if traveling from Madrid?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

What measures do I need to follow in Sofia, Bulgaria due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Bulgaria must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 9/19/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Madrid and Sofia.

The restriction level for your return to Madrid, Spain from Bulgaria is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Madrid from Sofia restricted?

Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Madrid from Sofia?

Conditions of reentry into Spain:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Madrid, Spain?

You should observe these safety measures in Spain as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

This information about your return travel to Spain was last checked on 9/23/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Madrid from Sofia closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Sofia including taking a flight or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Sofia is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $109 (€87) compared to other travel options to Sofia:

A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Sofia costing on average $114 (€91).

The quickest way to travel to Sofia from Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 46 h   of travel time.

The distance is approximately 1397 miles (2253 km) from Madrid to Sofia.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Sofia is:

• 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Madrid to Sofia as scheduled services by flight or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Flights most often depart from Madrid at Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Sofia at Sofia Airport.
• Buses mostly leave from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and tend to arrive in София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara).

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

• Bulgaria Air can take you to Sofia by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Bulgaria Air from Madrid to Sofia for $109 (€87).
• Union Ivkoni International can get you to Sofia by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Union Ivkoni International from Madrid to Sofia for $114 (€91) on Omio.

Before traveling from Madrid to Sofia, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $109 (€87) one way on average.
• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $114 (€91) one way.

But we recommend booking Madrid to Sofia tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.