FAQ

Which terminals of Sofia Airport are accessible with Sofia Metro?

Sofia Airport Metro Station is located just besides Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport. There is a free-of-charge shuttle bus between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 each 30 minutes. See more details at Sofia Airport

How much does single metro ride cost?

The single ride ticket costs 1.60 leva (€0.80).

Do I need to buy a new ticket when I transfer from one line to another?

No, with one single ride ticket you can use all the metro lines and you can transfer from one line to another. But if you leave a station and reenter, you need to buy a new ticket.

When transferring from Sofia University station to Orlov most station and vice versa, should I buy a new ticket?

No, there is pedestrian passage between the two stations and you do not need to buy a new ticket.

How can I reach the Central Railway Station / Central Bus Station from Sofia Airport

At Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport you should take yellow line M4 (direction Obelya) and then change at Serdika station to blue line M2 (direction Obelya) and get off at Central Railway Station (Tsentralna zhe pe gara)

How I can reach Sofia Airport from the Central Railway Station / Central Bus Station

At station Central Railway Station take the blue line M2 (direction Vitosha) and change at Serdika station to the yellow line M4 (direction Sofia Airport) and get off at the last stop. From the metro-station you can enter Terminal 2. To reach Terminal 1 you should take the free shuttle bus which departs from a stop in front of Terminal 2.

Can I use the metro with my bicycle?

Yes, though you can use only the last carriage of the train, in weekdays after 21 h or at any time during the days off. You need to buy one more ticket - one for yourself and one for the bicycle.

Are pets allowed in the metro?

Yes. Small dogs, cats or other pets in a cage or box without being placed on a separate seat travel for free. Big dogs on a short leash and a muzzle travel with one more ticket.

How much the ticket for children cost?

Children up to 7 years old travel for free. You could request a special travel card from the municipality for free-of-charge travel of your kid if he/she is younger than 7 years, but it is not a must. If you have a prams without the child you need to buy one more ticket. There are discounts on the monthly/annual travel cards for pupils/students.