Sofia to Lárisa by train
Lárisa lies 350 km (217 mi) south of Sofia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 1 min at the speeds typical of Bulgaria and Greece rail, over roughly 426 km (265 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sofia | Lárisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Greece |
| Population | 1.2 million | 146,926 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
| Stations on record | Sofia-Sever | Larissa railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Lárisa
Crossing from Bulgaria into Greece: money changes from the Lev to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book trains from Sofia to Lárisa
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Staying in Lárisa
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Common questions
How far is Lárisa from Sofia?
350 km (217 mi) in a straight line, south of Sofia; by road roughly 426 km (265 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Lárisa by train?
About 5 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Lárisa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lárisa?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.