How to get from Sofya to Madrid
- 2253 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + flight, 16h 50m
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We compared the ways to travel from Sofya to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 50m by bus, flight, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 2253 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2253 km
Sofya to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sofya → Sofia AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
- 2Sofia Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Ryanair·3h - 3Barcelona → Madrid Barajasbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·6h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 53h€149Book
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Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairSofia Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sofya to Madrid works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Sofya to Sofia, about 35 min. Transfer in Sofia and continue by Ryanair flight on to Barcelona (3h). Transfer in Barcelona and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Madrid Barajas (6h 55m). In total it's roughly €123 over 16h 50m, 2 transfers.
Sofya to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sofya to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 16h 50m by bus, flight, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Sofya to Madrid?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Madrid from Sofya?
About 2253 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sofya to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €123. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Sofya to Madrid?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 16h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Sofya to Madrid?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 16h 50m. About 5h 50m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Sofya to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofya to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 24 Sep 2026