How far is it from Sofia to Madrid?

The distance between Sofia and Madrid is 1889 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sofia to Madrid?

The drive from Sofia to Madrid takes approximately 32 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Sofia to Madrid?

The fastest route from Sofia to Madrid covers 1889 mi with a driving time of approximately 32 h 10 min.

Which direction is Madrid from Sofia?

Madrid lies roughly to the west of Sofia.

Which roads does the route from Sofia to Madrid follow?

The drive from Sofia to Madrid mainly follows A3, A 8, A-2. The longest single stretch is 249 mi on A3.

Which towns do you pass between Sofia and Madrid?

Towns on the route from Sofia to Madrid include Niš, Belgrade, Verona, Cannes.

Bulgaria Spain

Distance: 1889 miDuration: 32 h 10 min

Driving from Sofia to Madrid takes about 32 h 10 min via A3. The distance is 1889 mi. The straight-line distance is 1434 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Niš, Brest, Genova, Le Cannet, Zaragoza. Driving directions

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Set off on a remarkable road trip from Sofia in Bulgaria to Madrid in Spain, a journey covering 3,040 kilometres. Allow around 32.1 hours for the drive itself. Remember that Bulgaria requires an electronic vignette for use of its motorways and main roads as you travel through Europe. You'll be driving on the right throughout. The route takes you through several countries, including France and Andorra, before you reach the Spanish capital. This drive provides a striking contrast between the Balkan Peninsula and the Iberian plains, with a variety of landscapes and cultures to experience along the way.

1 Depart 2 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 4 mi
3 At end of road, turn left 29 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto бул. Ботевградско шосе 3 mi
5 Take ramp straight 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Автомагистрала Хемус 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto бул. Ботевградско шосе 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Автомагистрала Европа 41 mi
9 Continue straight 66 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left 37 mi
12 Continue straight 97 mi
13 Keep slightly left onto Обилазница око Београда 7 mi

14 Continue straight onto Кијевски поток 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Обилазница око Београда 13 mi
16 Keep slightly left 2 mi
17 Merge slightly right onto Аутопут 59 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Keep slightly right 176 yd
20 Merge slightly left 191 mi
21 Continue straight 70 mi
22 Continue straight onto Južna obvoznica 160 yd
23 Keep slightly left 41 mi
24 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
25 Continue straight 7 mi
26 Continue straight onto Strada Statale 58 della Carniola 1 mi
27 Turn slightly right 159 yd
28 Take ramp slightly right 154 yd
29 Continue straight onto Raccordo Autostradale 14 2 mi
30 Keep slightly right 1 mi
31 Merge slightly left onto Raccordo Autostradale 13 Sistiana-Padriciano 11 mi
32 Continue straight 5 mi
33 Turn straight 1 mi
34 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Serenissima 183 mi
35 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
36 Continue straight onto Autostrada dei Vini 35 mi
37 Keep slightly left onto Autostrada dei Vini 59 mi
38 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
39 Keep slightly right 1 mi
40 Keep slightly left 1 mi
41 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada dei Giovi - Serravalle 6 mi
42 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
43 Continue straight onto Diramazione Predosa-Bettole 11 mi
44 Keep slightly left onto Diramazione Predosa-Bettole 1 mi
45 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada dei Trafori 28 mi
46 Keep slightly right onto Autostrada dei Trafori 1 mi
47 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada dei Fiori 7 mi
48 Continue straight onto Galleria Cogoleto II 1 mi
49 Continue straight onto Autostrada dei Fiori 1 mi
50 Continue straight 84 mi
51 Continue straight onto La Provençale 140 mi
52 Merge slightly right onto Autoroute du Soleil 6 mi
53 Take exit slightly right 32 mi
54 Keep slightly left onto La Camarguaise 15 mi
55 Merge slightly left onto La Languedocienne 20 mi
56 Keep slightly left onto La Languedocienne 88 mi
57 Continue straight onto La Catalane 33 mi
58 Continue straight onto Autopista de la Mediterrània 42 mi
59 Take exit slightly right 95 yd
60 Continue straight 5 mi
61 Take exit slightly right onto Eix Transversal 1 mi
62 Merge slightly left onto Eix Transversal 35 mi
63 Merge slightly left onto Autovia Barcelona - Vic - Ripoll 2 mi
64 Take exit slightly right onto Eix Transversal 61 mi
65 Merge slightly left onto Autovia del Nord-est 49 mi
66 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
67 Enter roundabout straight 1 mi
68 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
69 Keep slightly right 1 mi
70 Merge slightly left onto Autopista Zaragoza-Mediterrània 4 mi
71 Continue straight onto Autopista Zaragoza-Mediterráneo 64 mi
72 Continue straight onto Autovía del Nordeste 14 mi
73 Keep slightly right onto Autovía del Nordeste 5 mi
74 Keep slightly right onto Autovía del Nordeste 164 mi
75 Continue straight onto Autovía de Castilla-La Mancha 20 mi
76 Continue straight onto Avenida de América 3 mi
77 Continue straight onto Calle de María de Molina 1 mi
78 Turn straight 82 yd
79 Turn left onto Calle de Serrano 2 mi
80 Keep slightly right onto Calle de Alcalá 1 mi
81 Keep slightly left onto Calle de Alcalá 1 mi
82 Turn slightly right onto Calle de la Virgen de los Peligros 91 yd
83 Turn left onto Calle de la Aduana 1 mi
84 Turn left onto Calle de Tetuán 115 yd
85 Arrive left onto Calle de Tetuán

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The return trip from Madrid to Sofia covers roughly the same distance, 1889 mi.

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Annecy
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Port of Vado Ligure
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Port of Sorrento
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Accademia "A"
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San Marco Vallaresso "B"
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Lido San Nicolò ferry
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Museo "A"
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Ferrovia "A"
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San Samuele
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Rialto "C"
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S. Giobbe
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Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta "B"
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Riva di Biasio "B"
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San Tomà "B"
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Salute
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Torcello
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Ca' D' Oro
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Zattere "A"
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San Giorgio
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Tronchetto Mercato
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Guglie "A"
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Sacca Fisola "A"
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Giudecca Palanca "A"
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Fondamente Nove "B"
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Piazzale Roma Santa Chiara "G"
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Sant' Erasmo Forte Massimiliano
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Faro "A1"
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Zitelle "B"
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Tronchetto ferry
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El Llaüt de Fayón
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Urdaibaiboat
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Sevrier
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Saint-Jorioz
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Veyrier-du-Lac
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Menthon-Saint-Bernard
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Débarcadère de Talloires
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Cruise Terminal
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L'Olt
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Capitainerie du port de Hyères - Port Saint Pierre
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Salin-de-Giraud
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Port Saint-Louis
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Hôtel de Ville
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Doussard
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Angon
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Duingt
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Embarcadère pour Port du Brusc
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Les Goudes
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Embarcadère Mayres Savel - La Mira
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Gare croisière Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
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Vedettes Îles D’Or
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How far is it from Sofia to Madrid?: The distance between Sofia and Madrid is 1889 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sofia to Madrid?: The drive from Sofia to Madrid takes approximately 32 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Sofia to Madrid?: The fastest route from Sofia to Madrid covers 1889 mi with a driving time of approximately 32 h 10 min.
Which direction is Madrid from Sofia?: Madrid lies roughly to the west of Sofia.
Which roads does the route from Sofia to Madrid follow?: The drive from Sofia to Madrid mainly follows A3, A 8, A-2. The longest single stretch is 249 mi on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Sofia and Madrid?: Towns on the route from Sofia to Madrid include Niš, Belgrade, Verona, Cannes.

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