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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sochi to Sofia

Composite routes from Sochi to Sofia

Cheapest
27 h 5 min
Car
1962 km.
from $107
Other
2 d 12 h 14 min
Train, bus via Ankara, Train, bus via Ankara
1332 km.
from $142.59
14 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1331 km.
from $298.39
13 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1331 km.
from $202.85
2 d 15 h 20 min
Train
1332 km.
from $176.32
2 d 18 h 55 min
1332 km.
from $182.97
2 d 23 h 16 min
Train, Bus
1332 km.
from $179.25

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$53.26–$228.26

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$326.09
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Niš
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$532.61

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$239.13

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Niš
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04

Israir

Website:
israir.co.il/
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$206.52

Aeroflot Russian Airlines

Website:
aeroflot.ru/
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$282.61

Red Wings

Website:
flyredwings.com/
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$282.61

Azimuth

Website:
azimuth.aero/
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$282.61

Ural Airlines

Website:
uralairlines.ru/
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$282.61

IrAero

Website:
iraero.ru/
Plane from Sochi International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$282.61

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ankara to Gebze
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$13.04
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.78–$7.07

Belarusian Railway (BCh)

Phone:
105
Website:
rw.by/
Train from Sochi to Krasnodar
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$39.13

Russian Railways (РЖД)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Sochi to Krasnodar
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$25.00

Russian Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
rzd.ru/
Train from Sochi to Maykop
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Train from Sochi to Krasnodar
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$15.22

Russian Railways (RZhD)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Sochi to Krasnodar
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$70.65

Kuban Express Prigorod

Phone:
8-800-775-00-00
Email:
info@kuban-express-prigorod.ru
Website:
kuban-express-prigorod.ru/
Train from Sochi to Krasnodar
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
info@alparturizm.com.tr
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$31.52

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Gebze to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$30.43
Bus from Bursa to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$30.43

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Email:
rezervacije@nis-ekspres.rs
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
matpu96@abv.bg
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Stavropol Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 (8652) 23 47 41
Website:
regionbilet.ru/
Bus from Sochi Bus station to Krasnodar-1
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$23.91

Luks Yilmaz

Website:
luksyilmazturizm.com/
Bus from Maykop Bus station to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
37h 26m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$86.96
Bus from Maykop Bus station to Emniyet
Ave. Duration:
47h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$86.96
Bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
47h 54m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$86.96
Bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Emniyet
Ave. Duration:
2d 1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$86.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sochi to Sofia is to train and bus which costs $108.70 - $141.30 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sochi to Sofia is to fly which takes 9h 45m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Sochi and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Sochi station to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Sochi Bus station and arriving at Sofia via Krasnodar-1 Bus station and Bursa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Sochi to Sofia?

The distance between Sochi and Sofia is 1387 km. The road distance is 1964.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sochi to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Ankara which takes 2 days 12h and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Sochi to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sochi to Sofia bus from?

Sochi to Sofia bus services, operated by Stavropol Bus Terminal, depart from Sochi Bus station.

Bus or fly from Sochi to Sofia?

The best way to get from Sochi to Sofia is to fly which takes 9h 45m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $141.30 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Sochi to Sofia bus arrive?

Sochi to Sofia bus services, operated by Stavropol Bus Terminal, arrive at Krasnodar-1 Bus station.

What is the time difference between Sochi and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h behind Sochi. It is currently 11:20 in Sochi and 10:20 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Sochi to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Sochi to Sofia is 1964 km. It takes approximately 27h 8m to drive from Sochi to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1964+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.43 per night.
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