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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Madara

Composite routes from Sofia to Madara

Cheapest
4 h 28 min
Car
450 km.
from $24

Transport providers

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$14.13
Train from Varna to Madara
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.72–$5.65
Train from Sofia Sever to Mezdra
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.04–$6.52
Train from Mezdra to Madara
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$9.24

Airlines

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Varna
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$163.04

Bus operators

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 Shumen
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$17.39

Doris Bus

Phone:
0700 1 2222
Website:
doris-bg.com/bg/
Bus from Sofia to Kotel
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.83

Kotel Municipal Transport

Website:
kotel.bg/
Bus from Sofia to Kotel
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Kotel to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Madara is to train which costs $8.70 - $15.22 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Madara is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Madara?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Madara. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Madara via Shumen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Madara?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Madara. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Madara via Shumen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Sofia to Madara?

The distance between Sofia and Madara is 380 km. The road distance is 450.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Madara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $14.13 - $17.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Sofia to Madara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Madara bus from?

Sofia to Madara bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Madara train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Madara?

The best way to get from Sofia to Madara is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $14.13 - $17.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.70 - $15.22 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Sofia to Madara bus arrive?

Sofia to Madara bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Shumen Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Madara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Madara?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Madara is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Sofia to Madara.

Where can I stay near Madara?

There are 45+ hotels available in Madara. Prices start at $16.60 per night.
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