Question 1

What is the fare of Sofia Metro in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Sofia Metro uses a flat fare system. A single ticket costs 1.60 BGN (approximately €0.80). One ticket is valid for unlimited transfers between all metro lines within 60 minutes. Daily ticket: 4.00 BGN. Monthly pass: 50.00 BGN. Contactless bank card and mobile payments accepted at all stations since November 2021.

Question 2

What are the timings of Sofia Metro?

Accepted Answer

Sofia Metro operates from 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM–midnight daily. Peak hours (7-9 AM and 4-6 PM weekdays): trains every 2–3 minutes. Off-peak: every 5–7 minutes. Evenings and weekends: every 8–10 minutes. The M4 airport line first train departs at 5:25 AM and last at 10:40 PM on weekdays.

Question 3

How do I get from Sofia Airport to the city centre by Metro?

Accepted Answer

Take M4 (Yellow Line) from Sofia Airport station (at Terminal 2) to Serdika station in the city centre — approximately 20 minutes, cost 1.60 BGN. If you need Terminal 1, take the free shuttle bus every 30 minutes to Terminal 2, then board M4. At Serdika you can transfer to M1 (Red) or M2 (Blue) for free within the same ticket.

Question 4

Which are the interchange stations in Sofia Metro?

Accepted Answer

Key interchange stations: Serdika (M1+M2+M4), Opalchenska (M1+M2), Vasil Levski Stadium (M1+M2+M4), St. Kliment Ohridski / Sofia University (M1+M2), Musagenitsa (M1+M4), G.M.Dimitrov (M1+M4), Joliot-Curie (M1+M4), Obelya (M2+M4). Free transfer between lines on the same ticket within 60 minutes.

Question 5

How many stations does Sofia Metro have?

Accepted Answer

Sofia Metro has 47 stations across 4 lines as of 2025, spanning 52 km. M1 (Red): 16 stations (Slivnitsa to Business Park Sofia). M2 (Blue): 12 stations (Obelya to Vitosha). M3 (Green): 12 stations (Hadzhi Dimitar to Gorna Banya). M4 (Yellow): 20 stations (Obelya to Sofia Airport).

Question 6

Can I pay with a contactless bank card on Sofia Metro?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Since November 1, 2021, you can pay with any contactless Visa, Mastercard, or Maestro bank card at all Sofia Metro stations. Mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) are also accepted. Simply tap your card or phone on the blue card reader at the turnstile. The standard 1.60 BGN fare is charged per journey.

Question 7

What is the Sofia City Card and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

The Sofia City Card (3.00 BGN) is a rechargeable smart card for unlimited metro travel with various pass options. Available at all metro stations. You can load a 24-hour pass (4.00 BGN), monthly pass (50.00 BGN), or stored value. Children under 7 and older people over 70 travel free on Sofia Metro with valid ID.

Question 8

What is the M3 Green Line of Sofia Metro?

Accepted Answer

M3 (Green Line) is the newest metro line, opened in stages since 2020. It runs 16 km from Hadzhi Dimitar (northeast) to Gorna Banya (southwest), with 12 stations including Bulgaria, European Union, James Bourchier, and Gorna Banya. It serves the area around Sofia's NDK (National Palace of Culture) and intersects M2 at James Bourchier station.

Ticket Type	Price (BGN)	Price (EUR approx.)	Validity
Single ticket (1 journey)	1.60	€0.82	60 min, unlimited transfers
Daily ticket (24 hours)	4.00	€2.05	24 hours from first use
3-day tourist ticket	10.00	€5.12	72 hours
Monthly pass (adult)	50.00	€25.60	Calendar month
Monthly pass (student)	25.00	€12.80	With valid student ID
Monthly pass (senior 65+)	12.50	€6.40	With valid ID
Children under 7	FREE	€0	When accompanied by adult
Children 7–10 (with parent)	FREE	€0	Up to 2 children per adult

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