How to Get Around Sofia

Helping You Find Your Way Around the City

Sofia is a large city with a very compact and walkable downtown, with many sights easily within walking distance of the city center. The city is well-served by public transportation, with metros, trams, and buses bringing you all over the city for just 1.60 leva (80 euro cents) a ride. Taxis and plentiful and quite cheap, with fares starting as low at .70 leva (35 euro cents).

Despite all this, it’s not the easiest city to figure out for foreigners — we know, because we’ve been there! Between the lack of Google Maps public transportation directions, the Cyrillic street lines, unscrupulous taxi drivers, and the wonky grid that makes up Sofia’s streets, navigating Sofia can be frustrating.

We’ve traveled by foot, tram, cab, metro, bus, and car throughout the city and can guide you in the right direction.

How to Get from Sofia Airport to City Center, Easily & Hassle-Free

by Allison Green | May 22, 2019 | Bulgaria, How to Get Around

If you're landing at Sofia Airport, you're in luck: there are actually several ways to get from Sofia airport to the city center, and none are that expensive. In fact - the cheapest is less than one euro! We'll go over all the ways you can get from the Sofia airport...

How to Get From Plovdiv to Sofia (By Bus or Train)

by Allison Green | Mar 8, 2019 | Bulgaria, How to Get Around

Plovdiv is one of my favorite cities in Bulgaria and of course, it features highly on everyone's must-sees when crafting their Bulgaria itinerary! Since Plovdiv is just two hours from Sofia by bus, it couldn't be easier to plan a trip from Sofia to Plovdiv and then...

Sofia Airport Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Fly In or Out of Sofia, Bulgaria

by Stephanie Craig | Nov 3, 2018 | Bulgaria, How to Get Around

I've flown in and out of the Sofia airport dozens of times. Since my first trip to Sofia in 2016, I've flown either in or out of the Sofia airport thirty-five times, counting tonight's flight to Berlin and not counting the numerous times that I just picked up or...

How to Easily Get from Sofia to Plovdiv By Bus or Train

by Stephanie Craig | Oct 29, 2018 | Bulgaria, How to Get Around

Plovdiv is one of the most beautiful cities in Bulgaria and it's no surprise why it is often a must-do on everyone's Bulgaria itinerary. And luckily, because it's an easy two hours from Sofia by bus, it couldn't be easier to get there, whether it's for a day trip or...

Sofia Taxi Guide: Avoid Taxi Scams & Have a Flawless Ride

by Stephanie Craig | Mar 29, 2018 | Bulgaria, How to Get Around

Sofia is a Taxi City Yes, Sofia has great public transportation, but taxis are still very popular here because they are both cheap and convenient. Regulated by the city, you can feel safe and secure hopping into any of the nearly 5,000 Sofia taxi cars and vans...