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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Košice

Composite routes from Sofia to Košice

Cheapest
9 h 43 min
Car
1011 km.
from $55
Other
16 h 10 min
686 km.
from $118.85
24 h 26 min
Bus, Train
686 km.
from $92.13
7 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
686 km.
from $137.50
16 h 43 min
Bus, Train
686 km.
from $104.96
17 h 3 min
686 km.
from $104.87
29 h 1 min
684 km.
from $134.91

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$271.74

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$597.83
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$434.78

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Košice
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.91–$34.78
Bus from Sofia to Băile
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$46.74

Eurobusways

Phone:
+36 70 282 1827
Email:
info@eurobusways.com
Website:
eurobusways.com/
Bus from Budapest Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$36.96–$70.65

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Email:
rezervacije@nis-ekspres.rs
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$20.65

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
matpu96@abv.bg
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Email:
vsiamos@otenet.gr
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Niš Hotal Ambasador to Košice
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$46.74–$54.35

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
operations@eurolines.bg
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Szolnok to Miskolc
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Miskolc Tiszai to Kosice
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.13–$4.89
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosice
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$14.13

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Baile Herculane to Szolnok
Ave. Duration:
8h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$38.04
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Košice?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Košice is to bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 17h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Košice?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Košice is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 47m and costs $70.65 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Košice?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Košice. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Košice via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Košice?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Košice. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Kosice via Vidin, Craiova and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 1m.

How far is it from Sofia to Košice?

The distance between Sofia and Košice is 719 km. The road distance is 1010.8 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Košice without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Košice without a car is to bus via Budapest which takes 16h 10m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Košice?

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Sofia to Košice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Košice bus from?

Sofia to Košice bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Košice train from?

Sofia to Košice train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Košice?

The best way to get from Sofia to Košice is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs $38.04 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, which costs $59.78 - $163.04 and takes 16h 10m, you could also train, which costs $81.52 - $103.26 and takes 29h 1m.

Where does the Sofia to Košice bus arrive?

Sofia to Košice bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Budapest Nepliget Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Košice?

Košice is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 18:48 in Sofia and 17:48 in Košice.

Where does the Sofia to Košice train arrive?

Sofia to Košice train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Košice?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Košice is 1011 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Sofia to Košice.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Košice?

Book your Sofia to Košice bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Košice?

There are 508+ hotels available in Košice. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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