Trains tickets from Sofia to Cologne

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TomorrowAug 12
from US$206
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from US$166
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from US$179
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Next departures to Cologne

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Sofia
    Departure location: Serdika
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sofia to Cologne

Bus
Average PriceUS$84 - US$231Average Duration1d 10h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$153 - US$153Average Duration19h 40m
65kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Sofia to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
US$84Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

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

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Sofia and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Sofia to Cologne, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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

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Train from Cologne to Sofia

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