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Next departures to Sofia

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Sofia
    Destination location: Serdika
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dortmund to Sofia

Bus
Average PriceUS$86 - US$268Average Duration1d 10h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$147 - US$147Average Duration20h 30m
65kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Dortmund to Sofia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
20h 30mAverage Duration
US$147Cheapest ticket
65kgCO₂ emissions

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Dortmund to Sofia is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Sofia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Dortmund and Sofia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Dortmund to Sofia.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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