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How to Get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to City Centre

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Sofia Airport (SOF) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. Metro Line 4 (Blue Line): 18 minutes to Serdika (centre), BGN 1.60 / €0.82 single. Every 5-10 min, 5:30am-12am. Best option. 2. Bus 84: 30 minutes to centre via Eagles’ Bridge, BGN 1.60 / €0.82. Every 15 min, 5am-12am. 3. Bus 384: similar to 84 via different route. 4. Taxi (OK Supertrans only): 20-30 min, BGN 15-25 / €7.70-12.80. 5. Uber NOT in Bulgaria. 6. Bolt: BGN 12-20 / €6-10. Cheapest ride-share in Europe. 7. Pre-booked transfer: BGN 30-60. Distance: 10 km east of Sofia centre. Currency: Bulgarian lev (BGN). 1 EUR = 1.95 BGN (pegged). Best option: Metro Line 4 — fastest + cheapest + reliable. Bolt for door-to-door €6-10 — Bulgaria has Europe’s cheapest ride-share.

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Sofia Airport (SOF)

Metro Line 4 — best option

  • Duration: 18 minutes airport to Serdika (centre).
  • Frequency: every 5-10 minutes.
  • Hours: 5:30am-12am daily.
  • Price: BGN 1.60 / €0.82 single.
  • Children under 7: free.
  • Where to board: Sofia Airport Metro station — Terminal 2 only (T1 separate, walk via shuttle).
  • Stops to centre: Sofia Airport (T2) → Iztochna Tangenta → Tsarigradsko Shose → Mladost 4 → Mladost 3 → Mladost 1 → Joliot-Curie → G.M. Dimitrov → Stadion Vasil Levski → Sofia University → Serdika (centre).
  • Tickets: machines at airport metro station + Sofia Metro app.
  • Pros: cheapest + fastest combined.

Bus 84 + Bus 384

  • Bus 84: SOF Airport → centre via Eagles’ Bridge. 30 minutes.
  • Bus 384: alternative route to centre. 30 min.
  • Frequency: every 15 minutes each.
  • Hours: 5am-12am.
  • Price: BGN 1.60 / €0.82 single (covers ALL Sofia transit for 60 min).
  • Where to board: Bus stop outside Terminal 1 + Terminal 2.
  • Tickets: driver + Sofia Metro app.
  • Pros: direct.
  • Cons: 12 min slower than Metro.

Taxi (OK Supertrans only)

  • OK Supertrans: ONLY official airport taxi company.
  • Duration: 20-30 minutes.
  • Price: BGN 15-25 / €7.70-12.80 metered.
  • Surcharges: none airport-specific.
  • Late-night: +20% midnight-6am.
  • Where to board: OK Supertrans rank outside Arrivals.
  • Receipt: always ask for receipt (“kasov bon”).
  • Avoid: non-OK Supertrans cabs at airport — Sofia Airport has reputation for taxi scams. Insist on OK Supertrans only.
  • Bolt: BGN 12-20 / €6-10. Available since 2018.
  • Bolt is cheapest of all options: €6-10 for 20-30 min ride.
  • Uber NOT in Bulgaria.

Practical info

  • Two terminals: T1 (low-cost — Wizz Air, Ryanair) + T2 (most flag carriers). Free shuttle every 30 min.
  • Metro at T2 only: T1 passengers take shuttle to T2 first.
  • From centre back: Metro from Serdika BGN 1.60. Bus 84 BGN 1.60. Bolt BGN 12-20.
  • Currency: Bulgarian lev (BGN). 1 EUR = 1.95 BGN (pegged).
  • Schengen: Bulgaria in Schengen since March 2024.
  • Cards: accepted everywhere, increasing.
  • Tipping: 10% restaurants. Round up taxis.
  • Apps: Sofia Metro (transit), Bolt, Yandex Go (alternative ride-share).
  • Bulgaria CHEAPEST in EU: for transport, food, accommodation. Sofia Bolt rides €6-10 = 50% of Western Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest SOF to Sofia?

Metro Line 4 OR Bus 84/384 — all BGN 1.60 / €0.82 single (covers all Sofia transit for 60 min). Bolt also cheap at €6-10. Bulgaria has Europe’s cheapest transit.

How long Sofia airport to centre?

Metro Line 4 18 min to Serdika (fastest). Bus 84/384 30 min. Taxi 20-30 min (traffic). Bolt 20-30 min. SOF 10 km east.

SOF taxi which company?

OK Supertrans ONLY at airport. BGN 15-25 / €7.70-12.80 metered. Avoid other taxis — Sofia airport has reputation for taxi scams. Bolt €6-10 cheaper + accountable.

Uber Sofia?

NO — Uber not in Bulgaria. Bolt is alternative (since 2018). BGN 12-20 / €6-10. Cheaper than airport taxi. Yandex Go also available.

Bulgaria Schengen?

Yes — Bulgaria in Schengen since March 2024. Same 90-day visa-free rule. Use Bulgarian lev (BGN), pegged to Euro 1:1.95.

SOF T1 vs T2?

T1 (low-cost — Wizz Air + Ryanair) and T2 (most flag carriers). Free shuttle every 30 min between. Metro Line 4 ONLY at T2 — T1 passengers shuttle to T2 first.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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