How to travel from Sofia to Berlin

Travel from Sofia, Bulgaria to Berlin, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Berlin from Sofia restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Berlin, Germany from Sofia?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Berlin, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

The above information was last verified on 9/26/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Sofia and Berlin closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Sofia, Bulgaria from Germany is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Bulgaria from Germany?

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

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Bulgaria from Germany?

Requirements for reentering Bulgaria:

• 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 are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Bulgaria?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Bulgaria to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

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

The above information about your return travel to Sofia, Bulgaria was last verified on 9/26/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Sofia from Berlin.

There are 2 ways to get from Sofia to Berlin: flight or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to Berlin from Sofia is by taking a bus with an average price of $112 (€90).

This is compared to other travel options to Berlin:

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Berlin costing on average $130 (€104).

The fastest way from Sofia to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Berlin that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 25 h 30 min   on average.

The distance from Sofia to Berlin is approximately 817 miles (1318 km).

The average frequency per day from Sofia to Berlin is:

• Around 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Berlin from 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 when traveling from Sofia to Berlin:

• Most travelers catch their flight from Sofia Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
• Most travelers catch their bus from София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara) and arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sofia to Berlin:

• You can take a flight from Sofia to Berlin with Bulgaria Air. Cheap tickets can be found for $130 (€104) with Bulgaria Air from Sofia to Berlin.
• You can go to Berlin from Sofia by bus with RACIC. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $112 (€90) with RACIC from Sofia to Berlin on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Berlin with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 1 direct bus per day with Eurolines Germany, Arda Tur or RACIC.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Berlin as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Sofia to Berlin.

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

• A plane ticket costs $130 (€104) one way on average for this route.
• A bus ticket costs $112 (€90) one way on average for this trip.

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