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How to get from Burgas to Sofia: transport on the route
If you are thinking about how to get from Burgas to Sofia, you have four options to choose: by plane, train, bus, or taxi. Flights take 50 minutes, the ticket price is from EUR 52. The trip by train will take from 6 hours 52 minutes and will cost from EUR 20. The bus from Burgas to Sofia will get you to the destination in 6 hours, and this will cost you EUR 20. Travelling by car will take 4.5 hours, and this service will cost from EUR 215. The Sofia-Bourgas distance is 380 km.
This Bulgarian route is quite popular, so it is better to book tickets in advance. Flights are the fastest option, but note that there is one flight per day, except for Thursdays and Saturdays. When choosing a ticket for the Burgas-Sofia train, pay attention to the trip duration because each journey has its own one. Sofia Airport is 10 km from the city centre, you can cover this distance either by public transport or by taxi. Those who love night travel can get from Burgas by train, bus Burgas-Sofia, taxi or private transfer.
Order a transfer from Burgas Airport
Sofia – the city you would like to return to
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, and this is quite a large, welcoming and pleasant city. The history of Sofia starts in the 8th century BC, so it is no surprise that this city has plenty of beautiful and unique sights and places you would like to return to. Here, you can find a lot of old churches, temples and mosques, as well as various galleries and museums. Also, there are some mineral springs in the city area. Those who want to take a walk around the city and enjoy its surroundings will definitely appreciate the beauty of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the magnificence of the Saint Sofia Church. And you will be also impressed by the National Historical Museum (one of the largest ones in the Balkans), the National Archaeological Museum, and many other places of interest.
Train from Burgas to Sofia
€20
from 40 min
≈7 h
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The train from Burgas to Sofia departs from Burgas Central railway station – you can get there by city bus №15. The trip duration ranges from 6 hours 52 minutes to 11 hours 10 minutes, the journey cost depends on the class chosen: a first-class ticket costs EUR 19.5, a second-class one – EUR 9.9. There are 8 train journeys per day: 6 daytime ones and 2 nighttime ones. You can buy tickets for some journeys online, or in other cases – at the railway station ticket office.
Train from Burgas to Sofia:
direct train
Timetable:
from 05:10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Route:
Burgas Central railway station – Sofia Main railway station
Travel time:
from 7h 07min (15min – public transport to the railway station, from 6h 52min – train)
Waiting time:
from 40 min
Comfort level:
Medium: roomy cabin, coffee tables, high seats with armrests, latest newspapers
Cost:
from EUR 20 (EUR 0.5 – public transport, from EUR 19.5 – train)
Clients:
those who prefer to save money, couples without children, those who know the route, travellers without large luggage, young tourists
How to find the Burgas to Sofia train platform:
The train departs from Burgas Central railway station – to get there, take the bus №15 which departs from the bus stop at the entrance to the airport. To find it, use this plan.
Bus from Burgas to Sofia
€21
30 min
7 h
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You can take the bus from Burgas to Sofia at bus station West. It is not comfortable to get there from the airport because the bus station is located in an industrial district, and besides, you'll have to make some changes on the route. The bus travel time is 6 hours, the ticket price is EUR 20. There are a lot of bus carriers serving the route to Sofia. To find out the timetable for the avtobus Burgas-Sofia, ticket prices and other information, visit the bus station ticket office. You can take the routes such as Burgas-Sofia, Ahtopol-Sofia, Sunny Beach-Sofia, etc.
Bus from Burgas to Sofia:
avtobus by different carriers
Timetable:
from 06:20 a.m. to 11:50 p.m.
Route:
Burgas bus station West – Sofia bus station
Travel time:
7h (1h – to the bus station, 6h – bus)
Waiting time:
from 30 min
Comfort level:
High: soft seats, sockets, WC, roomy cabin, fresh water, latest newspapers
Cost билета на Bus Бургас — София:
EUR 21 (EUR 1 – public transport to the bus station, EUR 20 – shared transfer)
Clients:
couples without children, young tourists, those who want to save money, travellers without large luggage
How to find the shared transfer stop at Burgas Airport:
You can get from the airport to the bus station West with changes: first, take the bus №15 to Central railway station, and then change to the city bus №4. The bus №15 stop at the airport is located here. You can also get to the bus station by taxi.
Flights from Burgas to Sofia
from €52
one flight per day
1 h 20 min
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The Bulgaria Air Burgas to Sofia plane departs once a day, except for Thursdays and Saturdays. Departure times vary, however flights are always in the morning or in the afternoon (at 09:30 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 03:20 p.m.). Flights from Burgas to Sofia take 50 minutes, the ticket price starts from EUR 52. You can buy tickets for Burgas-Sofia flights at the airport ticket office or on the carrier's official website.
Flights from Burgas to Sofia:
direct Bulgaria Air Burgas-Sofia flights
Timetable:
at 09:30 a.m., 11:50 a.m., or 03:20 p.m. (except for Thursdays and Saturdays)
Route:
Burgas Airport – Sofia Airport
Travel time:
1h 20min (50min – plane, 30min – bus from Sofia Airport to the city)
Waiting time:
one flight per day
Comfort level:
Low: Economy-class, no food or free drinks on board
Cost:
from EUR 53 (EUR 52 – plane, EUR 1 – bus to Sofia)
Clients:
wealthy tourists, businessmen, young couples, those who are in a hurry
How to get from Sofia Airport to the city:
You can get to Sofia city centre by buses №84 and №284 or by metro (the entrance is near Terminal 2).
Taxi from Burgas to Sofia
€215
5 min
4,5 h
Family
Besides the plane that departs only once a day, there is also another fast option to get to Sofia. A taxi Burgas-Sofia or a pre-booked private transfer will take you to your hotel or private address in 4.5 hours. The cost of this service is EUR 215 for an Economy-class vehicle and from EUR 308 for a minibus for a group of people. This route is suitable for families with children or those who prefer travelling in comfort: the driver will meet you at the airport and lead you to the car; children can be placed with all conveniences (you can book some child seats); besides, this option is comfortable for a large group of people.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
to your hotel in Sofia or given address
Travel time:
4 h 30 min
Waiting time:
You will have to spend 5-10min looking for a taxi
There is no need to wait for a pre-booked transfer: the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area with a nameplate at specified time
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: air-conditioning, journey without stops and other passengers
Pre-booked transfer: booking online, paying by card, child seats, fresh water, help with luggage, minibuses for groups of tourists, opportunity to choose the class of the vehicle, English-speaking driver
Cost:
from EUR 215 for an Economy-class vehicle, from EUR 308 for a minibus up to 7 passengers
Clients:
large groups of people, families with children, tourists with large luggage, those who arrive at night, aged tourists, those who are in Bulgaria for the first time, don't know the language and are afraid of getting lost
How to find the taxistand at Burgas Airport:
Taxis can be found at the taxistand in front of the exit from the airport terminals building.
Car rental in Burgas
from €8
from 1 day
from 1 year
If you rent a car from Burgas to Sofia, you plan a trip yourself. You may see all the sights in Bulgaria and drop off the car in different locations (for an extra fee). It is allowed to travel outside Bulgaria in case you purchased international insurance in advance. The longer the rental period, the lower the price of car rental per day. Insurance is included in the rental price. You need to pay a deposit to start using a car. Drivers under the age of 25 have to pay at least €7 per day for the lack of driving experience. Those who are over 75 have to make additional payments too. It’s possible to rent a car at Burgas Airport on the day of arrival.
How to get from Burgas to Sofia?
There are lots of options to get from Burgas to Sofia – all of them are different in their cost and travel time, so each tourist can find the most suitable one for them. Anyway, we wish you a pleasant journey, and may your travel be full of positive emotions only!
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