How to travel from Sofia to Berlin
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You can get from Sofia to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Sofia to Berlin on Jun 29 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to Berlin from Sofia
 | Distance | 817 miles (1318 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $515 (€460) • 2 h 10 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Arda Tur or Turkish Airlines |
Travel 817 miles (1318 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train between Sofia and Berlin. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Arda Tur or Turkish Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Sofia to Berlin.
Travel Tips: Travel from Sofia to Berlin
Travel from Sofia, Bulgaria to Berlin, Germany is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Berlin from Sofia restricted?
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria.
Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Berlin, Germany from Sofia?
- There are no current restrictions
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 6/27/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Berlin from Sofia closer to your planned date of departure here.
The current restriction level for returning to Sofia, Bulgaria from Germany is: Fully open.
Am I allowed to reenter Sofia, Bulgaria from Berlin, Germany?
Reentering Bulgaria is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Sofia from Berlin?
- There are no current restrictions
Which rules do I need to follow in Sofia, Bulgaria regarding COVID-19?
All travelers returning to Bulgaria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face masks: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 6/27/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Sofia from Berlin here.
There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Berlin: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Berlin from Sofia is by taking a ferry, which costs on average $1 (€1).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Berlin:
A ferry is generally $103 (€92) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $103 (€92) from Sofia to Berlin.
Taking a ferry is usually $515 (€460) less than taking a flight to Berlin, which costs on average $515 (€460) for the same trip.
Taking a ferry is about $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8) for this trip.
The fastest way from Sofia to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Berlin that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Berlin by bus can take on average 25 h 50 min.
In comparison, getting to Berlin by ferry can take on average 0 h 0 min.
In comparison, going by train can take 0 h 0 min on average.
The Sofia to Berlin distance is around 817 miles (1318 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Berlin is:
- 1 bus per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Sofia and Berlin as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sofia to Berlin:
- Buses from Sofia to Berlin most often leave from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sofia to Berlin:
- You can travel by bus between Sofia and Berlin with Arda Tur, and you can find Arda Tur Sofia to Berlin tickets for $103 (€92) on Omio.
- You can go to Berlin from Sofia by plane with Turkish Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $515 (€460) with Turkish Airlines from Sofia to Berlin on Omio.
When planning your trip from Sofia to Berlin, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets are costing $103 (€92) one way on average.
- Plane tickets are costing on average $515 (€460) one way.
- Ferry tickets are costing $1 (€1) one way on average.
- Train tickets cost on average $9 (€8) one way.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Sofia to Berlin online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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