What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Sofia?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Sofia from Madrid?
You can reach Sofia with just £76 by taking a Flight from Wizz Air, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Wizz Air3h 35m018:10Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport22:45Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/01/2026 18:10:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 23/01/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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Volotea13h 20m021:55Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport12:15Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volotea goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/01/2026 21:55:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/01/2026 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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Bulgaria Air3h 30m017:20Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport21:50Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bulgaria Air goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/01/2026 17:20:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 23/01/2026 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Iberia14h 50m007:40Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport23:30Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Iberia goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/01/2026 07:40:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 23/01/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
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Transavia France9h 30m008:00Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport18:30Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transavia France goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/01/2026 08:00:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 23/01/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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FlixBus59h 45m020:50MadridSur Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 24/01/2026 20:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/01/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £149 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Madrid to Sofia?
You can get to Sofia from Madrid in just 3h 30m with a Flight from Bulgaria Air. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Bulgaria Air3h 30m017:20Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport21:50Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bulgaria Air goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/01/2026 17:20:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 23/01/2026 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Wizz Air3h 35m018:10Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport22:45Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/01/2026 18:10:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 23/01/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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Transavia France9h 30m008:00Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport18:30Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transavia France goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/01/2026 08:00:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 23/01/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Volotea13h 20m021:55Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport12:15Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volotea goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/01/2026 21:55:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/01/2026 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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Iberia14h 50m007:40Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas AirportMadrid Airport23:30Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Iberia goes from Madrid Airport, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain) at 23/01/2026 07:40:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 23/01/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
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FlixBus59h 45m020:50MadridSur Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 24/01/2026 20:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/01/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £149 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 45m
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Bus from Madrid to Sofia
What are the most popular stations in Madrid and Sofia?
In Madrid, you will usually depart from Atocha Train Station, Chamartin Train Station or Sur Bus Station, while in Sofia you will be arriving at Bratya Miladinovi, Central Coach Station or Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Sofia from Madrid? With 3 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Madrid and Sofia, you can pay as low as £76 with a Flight from Wizz Air.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Bulgaria Air: you will get to Sofia in just 3h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Madrid and Sofia are FlixBus, Wizz Air and Volotea, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Madrid and Sofia is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Delicias or to Boyana, and look at flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, and landing at Sofia Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Madrid to Sofia?
The most popular companies between Madrid and Sofia, are FlixBus, Wizz Air and Volotea. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: Wizz Air, Volotea, Bulgaria Air and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Madrid to Sofia
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Madrid to Sofia. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Madrid to Sofia
How can I reach Sofia from Madrid?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Sofia from Madrid.
How far is Sofia from Madrid?
The distance between Madrid and Sofia is 2,253.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Madrid and Sofia?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 61 kgs of CO2, a train 79 kgs, a car 383 kgs, and a flight 554 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Madrid to Sofia?
You can get to Sofia with just £76 by taking a Flight from Wizz Air.
What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Sofia?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Sofia in just 3h 30m with a Flight from Bulgaria Air.
More routes to Madrid and to Sofia
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Madrid and to Sofia. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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