How to Travel from
Dortmund to Sofia
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Dortmund, Germany → Sofia, Bulgaria
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dortmund to Sofia
Composite routes from Dortmund to Sofia
Cheapest
17 h 13 min
Car
1912 km.
from $105
Other
27 h 22 min
Train, bus via Berlin, Train, bus via Berlin
1544 km.
from $171.54
6 h 58 min
Train, Plane
1543 km.
from $168.34
7 h 51 min
Train, Plane
1543 km.
from $228.99
7 h 24 min
Train, Plane
1543 km.
from $243.91
30 h 3 min
Train, Bus
1544 km.
from $206.74
Route Navigator Dortmund - Sofia
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300 м
300 м
Turn left
235 м
235 м
Turn right onto Treibstraße
Treibstraße, 262 м
262 м
Turn right onto Schützenstraße
Schützenstraße, 1 km 533 м
1 km 533 м
Turn right onto Königswall
Königswall, 1 km 150 м
1 km 150 м
Keep right onto Südwall
Südwall, 7 km 413 м
7 km 413 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M., Hagen, Köln, Oberhausen
Frankfurt a.M., Hagen, Köln, Oberhausen, A 45, 1 km 594 м
1 km 594 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M., Hagen, Köln
Frankfurt a.M., Hagen, Köln, A 45, 1 km 814 м
1 km 814 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M., Hagen, Bremen, Köln
Frankfurt a.M., Hagen, Bremen, Köln, A 45, 146 km 771 м
146 km 771 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar
Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar, B 49, 303 м
303 м
Keep left and take B 49 toward Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau
Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 275 м
275 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Hanau, Frankfurt, Wetzlar-Süd
Hanau, Frankfurt, Wetzlar-Süd, A 45, 68 km 349 м
68 km 349 м
Keep left onto A 45 and take A 45 toward München, Würzburg
München, Würzburg, A 45, 16 km 169 м
16 km 169 м
Keep right and take B 8 toward Kleinostheim
Kleinostheim, B 8, 255 м
255 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B 8
180 м
180 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B 8
1 km 479 м
1 km 479 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hanauer Straße
Hanauer Straße, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto B 8
318 м
318 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Würzburg
Würzburg, A 3, 481 м
481 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Würzburg
Würzburg, A 3, 89 km 388 м
89 km 388 м
Keep right onto A 3
362 м
362 м
Keep left toward A 3
A 3, 429 м
429 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Schweinfurt, Erfurt, Ulm, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Nürnberg, Kassel, Schweinfurt, Erfurt, Ulm, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, A 3, 1 km 451 м
1 km 451 м
Keep left and take A 7 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Erfurt, Schweinfurt
Nürnberg, Kassel, Erfurt, Schweinfurt, A 7, 417 м
417 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, München
Nürnberg, München, A 3, 387 km 904 м
387 km 904 м
Keep right onto Innkreis Autobahn and drive toward Graz, Salzburg, Wels-West
Innkreis Autobahn, Graz, Salzburg, Wels-West, 271 km 644 м
271 km 644 м
Keep right and drive toward Zagreb (HR), Ptuj, Aerodrom
Zagreb (HR), Ptuj, Aerodrom, 386 km 868 м
386 km 868 м
Keep right
1 km 878 м
1 km 878 м
Keep right
77 м
77 м
Turn left
31 м
31 м
Keep left
39 м
39 м
Turn right
94 km 506 м
94 km 506 м
Keep left onto A1 and take A 1, 22 toward Sofia(BG), Skopje (MK), Ниш / Niš, Чачак / Čačak
Sofia(BG), Skopje (MK), Ниш / Niš, Чачак / Čačak, A 1, 22, 33 km 724 м
33 km 724 м
Keep left onto Обилазница око Београда and take A 1, A 4 toward Skopje, Sofia, Ниш / Niš
Обилазница око Београда, Skopje, Sofia, Ниш / Niš, A 1, A 4, 215 km 629 м
215 km 629 м
Keep right and take A4 toward Sofia (BG), Пирот / Pirot, Ниш (север) / Niš
Sofia (BG), Пирот / Pirot, Ниш (север) / Niš, A4, 108 km 580 м
108 km 580 м
Keep right
45 km 550 м
45 km 550 м
Keep right and take 81 toward Волуяк, Костинброд
Волуяк, Костинброд, 81, 234 м
234 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 81
3 km 8 м
3 km 8 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km 748 м
3 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km 877 м
3 km 877 м
Keep right
1 km 668 м
1 km 668 м
Continue onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 2 km 690 м
2 km 690 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 906 м
1 km 906 м
Make a U-turn onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 164 м
164 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$597.96
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$826.97
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$699.74
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$572.52
Austrian Airlines
Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.90–$826.97
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$636.13
Wizz Air
Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$356.23
Bulgaria Air
Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$381.68
Plane from Frankfurt to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$699.74
Air Serbia
Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$381.68
Train operators
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.07–$101.78
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.90–$82.70
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to S+U
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45
Train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.71–$58.52
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Flixtrain
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to S+U
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$61.07
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54
Urlaubs-Express
Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
info@urlaubs-express.de
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$1,208.65
Eurobahn
Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
info@eurobahn.de
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72
Bus operators
Union Ivkoni
Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
22h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$114.50
Bus from Dortmund Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$139.95
Citylines
Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Kassel Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
27h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$89.06–$120.86
Racic Eurobus
Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
racic_bg@yahoo.com
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Kassel Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
25h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.14–$139.95
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Sofia?
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Sofia is to bus which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 29h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Sofia?
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $54.35 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Sofia?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund Central Bus Station station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 29h 30m.
How far is it from Dortmund to Sofia?
The distance between Dortmund and Sofia is 1571 km. The road distance is 1889.1 km.
How do I travel from Dortmund to Sofia without a car?
The best way to get from Dortmund to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 27h 22m and costs $92.39 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Sofia?
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Dortmund to Sofia, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Dortmund to Sofia bus from?
Dortmund to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Dortmund Central Bus Station.
Bus or fly from Dortmund to Sofia?
The best way to get from Dortmund to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $54.35 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 29h 30m.
Where does the Dortmund to Sofia bus arrive?
Dortmund to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
What is the time difference between Dortmund and Sofia?
Sofia is 1h ahead of Dortmund. It is currently 19:22 in Dortmund and 20:22 in Sofia.
Can I drive from Dortmund to Sofia?
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Sofia is 1889 km. It takes approximately 17h 16m to drive from Dortmund to Sofia.
How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Sofia?
Book your Dortmund to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.
Where can I stay near Sofia?
There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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