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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Patras
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Patras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $218.
Distance: 318 miles (513 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 35m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Patras:
A bus is $137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Patras costing on average $218.
Other travel options to Patras take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $239 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $158. The journey takes 11h 10m versus 8h 35m 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 Patras
How to get from Sofia to Patras by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Patras is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:31 AM11h34Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)7:05 PMPatras, Othonos kai Amalias (Πάτρα, Όθωνος-Αμαλίας Λεωφ)$851One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:31 AM11h34Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)7:05 PMPatras, Othonos kai Amalias (Πάτρα, Όθωνος-Αμαλίας Λεωφ)$851One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- OS774 · OS8494:05 PM4h25Sofia Airport8:30 PMAraxos Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
Other options
- OS772 · OS84912:25 PM8h05Sofia Airport8:30 PMAraxos Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
- OS780 · OS8498:00 AM12h30Sofia Airport8:30 PMAraxos Airport$2641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Patras:
A bus is $137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Patras costing on average $218.
Other travel options to Patras take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Patras 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 Araxos Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) and arrive in Patras, Othonos kai Amalias (Πάτρα, Όθωνος-Αμαλίας Λεωφ).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Patras by flight.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International to go to Patras by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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