There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Mezdratrain Re / ...
3h 27m$3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Lukovit Vozrazhdanebus Union Ivkoni
4h$10–13Drive 111.6 km
- Drive from Sofia to Karlukovo (Station)car 111.6 km
1h 26m$18–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sofia to Karlukovo (Station)taxi 111.6 km
1h 26m$100–130
Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) is to train which costs $3 - $5 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Karlukovo (Station). However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Cherven briag via Lukovit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Karlukovo (Station). However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Karlukovo via Mezdra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Sofia and Karlukovo (Station) is 146 km. The road distance is 111.6 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $3 - $5.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Sofia to Karlukovo (Station), including transfers.
Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Karlukovo (Station), Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Mezdra hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Lukovit Vozrazhdane twice daily. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia Sever to Mezdra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- office@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Lukovit Vozrazhdane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
OK Supertrans
- Phone
- +359 2 973 2121
- Website
- oktaxi.net
Panda Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 998 2121
- Website
- panda-taxi.com
Taxi Stars
- Phone
- +359 877 144 144
- Website
- taxistars.net
Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 962 1333
- Website
- yellow333.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Lukovit Vozrazhdane station.
Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Mezdra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Karlukovo (Station) is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Sofia to Karlukovo (Station).
There are 16+ hotels available in Karlukovo (Station).