Trains tickets from Cologne to Sofia

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Next departures to Sofia

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Sofia
    Destination location: Serdika
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    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 Cologne to Sofia.

Average Price$93 - $299Average Duration1d 9h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$153 - $214Average Duration19h 50m
65kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Sofia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
19h 50mAverage Duration
$153Cheapest ticket
65kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Sofia

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 Cologne 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 Cologne and Sofia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

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 traveled 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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Sofia to Cologne

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