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How to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to the City Center

Sofia Airport to City Center

Sofia Airport (SOF), also known as Letischte Sofia, is the largest airport in Bulgaria and is located about 10 km east of main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Sofia by Metro, Public bus, Taxi or Welcome Pickups (Private Airport Transfer).

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Sofia Airport (SOF) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison from SOF airport to downtown

Overview of all transfer options from Sofia Airport to central Sofia (City Center & Central Station “Tsentralna Gara”)

Transport Travel time Cost More
suburbantrain Metro 30 Min. US$ 0.90 Details
bus Public bus 30 Min. US$ 0.90 Details
taxi Taxi 25 Min. US$ 16 Details
welcome Private
Transfer
25 Min. US$ 24 Details

Notices:
• A free shuttle bus runs between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
• Public bus can be a first tour of the city, but is only recommended with light luggage.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.


Metro from Sofia Airport to the City Center
Metro

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
30 minutes

Cost:
1.60 BGN pp (about US$ 0.90)

Description:
Metro line ‘M4’ (yellow) from Sofia Airport (station “Sofia Airport” next to Terminal 2) to downtown station “Serdika”, here you can change to metro line ‘M2’ to the main train station “Tsentralna Gara”


Bus from Sofia Airport to the City Center
Public bus

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
30 minutes

Cost:
1.60 BGN pp (about US$ 0.90)

Description:
Public bus lines ‘184’ & ’84’ from Sofia Airport (bus stop “Letishte Sofiya” in front of Terminal 1 and 2) to the city center stations “Ul. Gen. Gurko” and “pl. Orlov Most”



Taxi from Sofia Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
25 minutes

Cost:
30 BGN (about US$ 16)

Description:
Taxi from Sofia Airport (taxi rank in front of the Terminal 1 & 2) to central Sofia, to Central Station “Tsentralna Gara” or directly to your accommodation in the city center



Private Transfer from Sofia Airport to the City Center
Private Transfer (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes

Cost:
45 BGN (about US$ 24)

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Sofia Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Sofia, to Central Station “Tsentralna Gara” or directly to your accommodation in the city center



Sofia Travel Tips (AD)

   Best hotels in Sofia

    Cheap flights to Sofia

   Tours and attractions in Sofia


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Things to know about Sofia:

1. Sofia is the capital and the largest city of Bulgaria
2. Every sixth inhabitant of Bulgaria lives in Sofia
3. Sofia is known for its great bridges – the most famous is the Eagle Bridge (Orlov Most)

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