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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Elena

Composite routes from Sofia to Elena

Cheapest
3 h 19 min
Car
259 km.
from $14

Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$16.30

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Sofia to Sliven
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

Grup Plus - Etap Adresss

Phone:
+359 2 989000
Email:
support.eu@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96

Global Biomet

Phone:
:+3599884551
Email:
office@biomet.bg
Website:
biomet.bg/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13

Sliven Municipality Bus

Phone:
044/611 100
Email:
kmet@sliven.bg
Website:
mun.sliven.bg/
Bus from Sliven to Elena
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Tvarditsa
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$10.33
Train from Sofia to Sliven
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Elena is to bus which costs $15.22 - $23.91 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Elena is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Elena?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Elena. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Elena via Sliven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Elena?

The distance between Sofia and Elena is 291 km. The road distance is 261.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Elena without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $30.43 - $41.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Sofia to Elena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Elena bus from?

Sofia to Elena bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Sofia station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Elena?

The best way to get from Sofia to Elena is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $30.43 - $41.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $23.91 and takes 4h 55m. There are no good options to fly between Sofia to Elena.

Where does the Sofia to Elena bus arrive?

Sofia to Elena bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Sliven station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Elena?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Elena is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Sofia to Elena.

Where can I stay near Elena?

There are 49+ hotels available in Elena. Prices start at $17.07 per night.
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