How to travel from Sofia to Amsterdam

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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, and a flight costs an average of €64.

Distance: 1083 miles (1744 km)

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€164

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€121

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6h 50m

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3h 50m

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3h 0m

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38h 1m

Average total duration

37h 31m

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30m

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5.2 - 10.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 4.4kg

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from Sofia to Amsterdam

How to get from Sofia to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Sofia to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:50PM37h45
Sofia
09:35AMAmsterdam
$861One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:50PM37h45
Sofia
09:35AMAmsterdam
$861One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:50PM37h45
Sofia
09:35AMAmsterdam
$861One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
08:20AM46h00
Sofia
06:20AMAmsterdam
$941One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sofia and Amsterdam including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Amsterdam is a flight with an average price of $81 (€64).

This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Amsterdam:

A flight is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Amsterdam costing on average $93 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Sofia to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 36h 40m.

The distance from Sofia to Amsterdam is approximately 1083 miles (1744 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sofia to Amsterdam:
  • Buses mostly depart from София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sofia to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Karat-S to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Bulgaria Air, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, ITA, KLM, Wizz Air, TAROM, Air Baltic to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air.
Omio customers who travel from Sofia to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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