More cities in one trip from Sofia
Sofia (Bulgaria) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 69 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 4 of them are in another country (Macedonia del Nord, Greece, Serbia, Romania). The most searched are Skopje, Thessaloniki and Niš; the quickest to reach is Plovdiv, about 2 h 10 min away.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 69 airports with direct flights
- 5 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Sofia
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje · Macedonia del Nord | 174 km | 5 h | Bus |
| Thessaloniki · Greece | 231 km | 4 h 40 min | Bus |
| Niš · Serbia | 135 km | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
| Plovdiv · Bulgaria | 133 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| Slatina (RO) · Romania | 210 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Kavala · Greece | 216 km | 5 h 15 min | Bus |
| Stara Zagora · Bulgaria | 192 km | 3 h 10 min | Bus |
| Giurgiu · Romania | 253 km | 5 h 45 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Direct low-cost flights to Sofia
Airports with direct flights to Sofia, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 5
Egitto 2
Emirati Arabi Uniti 2
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Albania 1
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Israele 1
Jordan 1
Malta 1
Moldavia 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Switzerland 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Sofia?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Skopje, Thessaloniki, Niš, Plovdiv, Slatina (RO), Kavala, Stara Zagora and Giurgiu. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Sofia to Skopje?
About 5 h on the fastest direct ride we found, over 174 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Sofia?
From 69 airports in 24 countries, including London, Paris and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Sofia is cheap.