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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $126.
Distance: 1055 miles (1698 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$125 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $535 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 31m Average total duration 35h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.1 - 10.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Brussels:
A flight is $49 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Brussels costing on average $174 (€142).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Sofia to Brussels
How to get from Sofia to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Brussels is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W643275:05 PM2h50Sofia Airport6:55 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$991One-way0 transfers
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W643275:05 PM2h50Sofia Airport6:55 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$991One-way0 transfers
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FB4076:05 PM2h40Sofia Airport7:45 PMBrussels Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 PM40h05София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1421One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM47h40София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)10:00 AMBrussels, Gare Du Midi$1441One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM39h25София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1441One-way2 transfers
FR 49631:15 PM2h45Sofia Airport3:00 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1541One-way0 transfers
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LH562612:55 PM4h20Sofia Airport4:15 PMBrussels Airport$2731One-way1 transfer
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LH55847:25 PM4h30Sofia Airport10:55 PMBrussels Airport$2731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Brussels:
A flight is $49 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Brussels costing on average $174 (€142).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 1m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Buzz, Bulgaria Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Serbia, Swiss, pegasus, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA to go to Brussels by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 2 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Buzz, Bulgaria Air, Ryanair.
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