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Compare 2 ways to go from Sofia to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$119 - US$176Average Duration1d 11h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$325 - US$325Average Duration1d 7h
66kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Sofia to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
US$119Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Essen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Sofia and Essen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Sofia to Essen, 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.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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.

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Train from Essen to Sofia

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