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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sofia to Yambol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Yambol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr159 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr159, while a flight costs an average of kr1240.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr159 Average price Cheapest | kr1240 Average price | kr410 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Yambol:
A train is kr72 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Yambol costing on average kr159.
A train is kr1152 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Yambol costing on average kr1240.
Other travel options to Yambol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around kr159 compared to roughly kr410 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr251. The journey takes 3h 40m versus 2h 59m 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 Yambol
How to get from Sofia to Yambol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Yambol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 AM5h05Sofia11:40 AMYambolkr881One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Yambol:
A train is kr72 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Yambol costing on average kr159.
A train is kr1152 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Yambol costing on average kr1240.
Other travel options to Yambol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Yambol as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Burgas Airport.
- Travel with City Lines, Citylines to go to Yambol by bus.
- Travel with Bulgaria Air to go to Yambol by flight.
- Travel with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) to go to Yambol by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with City Lines, Citylines.
- 1 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air.
- 3 direct trains per day with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).
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