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Compare train and bus for Sofia to Kardzhali
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Kardzhali among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $51 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€27). The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Sofia to Kardzhali by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Kardzhali is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:00 AM4h00Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)2:00 PMKardzali, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
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- 10:00 AM4h00Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)2:00 PMKardzali, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:00 AM4h00Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)2:00 PMKardzali, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Kardzhali
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- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Kardzhali as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Kardzali, Bus Station.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Kardzhali by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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