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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Kavala
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Kavala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a flight costs an average of €194.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €194 Average price | €69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Sofia to Kavala
Compare the available ways to get from Sofia to Kavala, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Kavala:
A bus is €163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Kavala costing on average €194.
Other travel options to Kavala take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €38. The journey takes 6h 14m versus 4h 12m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sofia to Kavala
How to get from Sofia to Kavala by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Kavala is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 AM 10h30 Sofia 6:15 PM Kavala €131 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:45 AM 10h30 Sofia 6:15 PM Kavala €131 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:55 AM 10h20 Sofia 6:15 PM Kavala €244 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Kavala:
A bus is €163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Kavala costing on average €194.
Other travel options to Kavala take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Kavala 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 Kavala International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) and arrive in Kavala, Port.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International to go to Kavala by bus.
- Travel with Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air to go to Kavala by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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