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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Munich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, while a flight costs an average of $569.
Distance: 681 miles (1097 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$107 Average price Cheapest | $569 Average price | $330 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 21m Average total duration 23h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Sofia to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Sofia to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Munich:
A bus is $462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Munich costing on average $569.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 21m.
Tickets start at around $107 compared to roughly $330 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $224. The journey takes 23h 51m versus 13h 31m 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 Munich
How to get from Sofia to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
10:50 PM 21h55 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) 7:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:50 PM 21h55 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) 7:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH17032:00 PM 2h05 Sofia Airport 3:05 PM Munich Airport $259 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:50 PM 31h30 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) 5:20 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz $89 1 One-way 2 transfers
LO634 · LO3556:40 PM 4h45 Sofia Airport 10:25 PM Munich Airport $178 1 One-way 1 transfer- LO632 · LO353
2:35 PM 5h15 Sofia Airport 6:50 PM Munich Airport $178 1 One-way 1 transfer - LO632 · LO355
2:35 PM 8h50 Sofia Airport 10:25 PM Munich Airport $178 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Munich:
A bus is $462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Munich costing on average $569.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 21m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Munich as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, Air France, tarom, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, Malta Air, ITA, Buzz, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Air Baltic, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur to go to Munich by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Buzz, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur.
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