How to Travel from
Ioánnina to Sofia
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Ioánnina, Greece → Sofia, Bulgaria
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ioánnina to Sofia
Composite routes from Ioánnina to Sofia
Cheapest
5 h 46 min
Car
552 km.
from $30
Route Navigator Ioánnina - Sofia
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Continue onto Πλατεία Πύρρου
Πλατεία Πύρρου, 128 м
128 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Εισαγγελέως Σπύρου
Εισαγγελέως Σπύρου, 261 м
261 м
Keep right
1 km 362 м
1 km 362 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
129 м
129 м
Turn left
12 м
12 м
Continue
463 м
463 м
Turn left onto Αλέξανδρου Παπαναστασίου
Αλέξανδρου Παπαναστασίου, 2 km 101 м
2 km 101 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
5 km 946 м
5 km 946 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
1 km 552 м
1 km 552 м
Keep right and take A2 toward Γρεβενά
Γρεβενά, A2, 216 km 908 м
216 km 908 м
Continue onto Εγνατία Οδός and take Α1, Α2 toward Θεσσαλονίκη, Εύζωνοι
Εγνατία Οδός, Θεσσαλονίκη, Εύζωνοι, Α1, Α2, 27 km 137 м
27 km 137 м
Keep right and drive toward Κεντρική Αγορά, Οδός Πόντου, Εύοσμος
Κεντρική Αγορά, Οδός Πόντου, Εύοσμος, 1 km 630 м
1 km 630 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης
Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης, 6 km 868 м
6 km 868 м
Keep right onto Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης
Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης, 415 м
415 м
Continue onto Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης
Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης, 60 м
60 м
Turn left onto Μίκη Θεοδωράκη toward A2, ΕΟ2
Μίκη Θεοδωράκη, A2, ΕΟ2, 9 km 66 м
9 km 66 м
Keep right and take EO12, EO65 toward Κιλκις, Σερρες, Λαγκαδας
Κιλκις, Σερρες, Λαγκαδας, EO12, EO65, 458 м
458 м
Keep left onto Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας and drive toward Κιλκις, Σερρες
Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας, Κιλκις, Σερρες, 97 km 786 м
97 km 786 м
Continue onto Τελωνείο Προμαχώνα
Τελωνείο Προμαχώνα, 1 km 866 м
1 km 866 м
Continue onto Автомагистрала Струма
Автомагистрала Струма, 40 km 320 м
40 km 320 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 1
112 km 293 м
112 km 293 м
Keep right onto 1 and take 6 toward Перник, Драгичево, София Южна Дъга
Перник, Драгичево, София Южна Дъга, 6, 442 м
442 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 1, 6
10 km 786 м
10 km 786 м
Turn slight right onto бул. Цар Борис III
бул. Цар Борис III, 10 km 880 м
10 km 880 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Македония
бул. Македония, 478 м
478 м
Continue onto бул. Македония
бул. Македония, 374 м
374 м
Turn right onto бул. Александър Стамболийски
бул. Александър Стамболийски, 1 km 738 м
1 km 738 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Union Ivkoni
Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$12.74
Citylines
Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$25.48
Crazy Holidays
Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Thessaloniki to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.95–$70.06
KTEL Serron
Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
ktelserres@gmail.com
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56
KTEL Ioanninon
Phone:
+30 26510 25014
Email:
ktelioa@otenet.gr
Website:
ktelioannina.gr/
Bus from Ioannina to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.57–$40.76
KTEL Pellas
Phone:
+30 23810 22800
Email:
infoktelpellas@gmail.com
Website:
ktelpellas.gr/
Bus from Ioannina to Giannitsa
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Giannitsa to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Ioannina National Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$305.71
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Blagoevgrad to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.95–$8.28
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ioánnina to Sofia?
The cheapest way to get from Ioánnina to Sofia is to bus via Sofia Central Bus Station which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 10h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ioánnina to Sofia?
The fastest way to get from Ioánnina to Sofia is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Ioánnina and Sofia?
No, there is no direct bus from Ioánnina to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Ioannina and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
How far is it from Ioánnina to Sofia?
The distance between Ioánnina and Sofia is 555 km. The road distance is 553.3 km.
How do I travel from Ioánnina to Sofia without a car?
The best way to get from Ioánnina to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $42.39 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Ioánnina to Sofia?
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Ioánnina to Sofia, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ioánnina to Sofia bus from?
Ioánnina to Sofia bus services, operated by KTEL Ioanninon, depart from Ioannina station.
Train, bus or fly from Ioánnina to Sofia?
The best way to get from Ioánnina to Sofia is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $42.39 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $76.09 - $271.74 and takes 7h. There are no good options to train between Ioánnina to Sofia.
Where does the Ioánnina to Sofia bus arrive?
Ioánnina to Sofia bus services, operated by KTEL Ioanninon, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.
Can I drive from Ioánnina to Sofia?
Yes, the driving distance between Ioánnina to Sofia is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Ioánnina to Sofia.
Where can I stay near Sofia?
There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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