Transfers

Arriving in Bulgaria without your own transport does not have to mean queuing for a taxi or working out an unfamiliar bus route. SpeedyCars arranges private transfers from Sofia Airport, mountain resorts, seaside towns and hotels across the country, with a driver already assigned to your route before you land.

Every transfer is planned ahead of time, so the vehicle is waiting whether your flight arrives at dawn or well after midnight. Real-time flight monitoring means the pickup time adjusts automatically if a flight is delayed, so nothing is left to guesswork on arrival.

A member of the team meets you at the agreed point and takes care of your luggage from the very first moment, so the journey feels comfortable and safe from arrival to drop-off.

Route Car (4+1 seats) Minivan (6+1 seats) Minibus (8+1 seats)
Sofia – Bansko €170.00 €180.00 €200.00
Sofia – Borovets €120.00 €140.00 €160.00
Sofia – Pamporovo €200.00 €230.00 €260.00
Sofia – Plovdiv €170.00 €180.00 €200.00
Sofia – Sunny Beach €270.00 €280.00 €300.00
Sofia – Varna Airport €280.00 €290.00 €330.00
Sofia – Istanbul €370.00 €410.00 €450.00
Sofia – Bucharest €360.00 €380.00 €420.00
Sofia Airport – Sofia Center €30.00 €40.00 €60.00

Prices do not include parking fees and vehicle waiting time.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

What Is a Private Transfer Service

A private transfer is a journey between two fixed points that is arranged in advance, with the vehicle, route and pickup time all confirmed before you travel.

This is different from hailing a taxi on arrival, and it matters most when you land with heavy luggage, do not know the area, or simply want one less decision to make after a long flight.

Our network covers the country's main airports, ski resorts, seaside destinations and several routes beyond the border, as shown in the table above. Whether you need a single passenger car, a minivan for a family, or a minibus for a larger group, the listed price already covers everything required to get you there.

Every SpeedyCars transfer price includes the following:

  • Fuel and toll charges for the full route;
  • Vehicle rental for the duration of the journey;
  • A professional driver.

Advantages of a Professional Transfer Service

Compared with arranging separate taxis or working out public transport in an unfamiliar country, a private transfer removes most of the guesswork from getting around Bulgaria. Two advantages matter most to travellers booking this kind of service: the flexibility of a dedicated driver, and a vehicle sized correctly for the group.

A Personal, Flexible Journey

A private driver offers a noticeably different experience from a metered taxi. If you want to stop for photographs, visit a particular shop, or take a short detour on the way to your hotel, the driver can normally accommodate the request rather than following a fixed route with no room for changes.

This same flexibility extends to hiring a car with a professional driver for a full day, rather than a single point-to-point journey, which suits guests who need transport available throughout a business trip, a wedding, or a series of meetings across the city.

Requests of this kind are best confirmed at the time of booking, so the driver knows what to expect before setting off.

Comfort for Groups and Families

Families and larger groups rarely fit comfortably into a single car once luggage is added, which is why the fleet also includes minivans and minibuses. A Renault Trafic minibus, for example, seats eight passengers alongside the driver and still leaves room for suitcases, ski equipment or golf bags.

Choosing the right vehicle size in advance avoids splitting a family across two taxis at the airport. Travellers who already know their group size can browse the minivan and minibus categories beforehand, which makes it easier to select the correct transfer option when requesting a quote.

Both advantages point to the same outcome: less time spent solving transport logistics, and more time available for the reason behind the trip itself, whether that is business, a family holiday or a short city break.

How Booking a Transfer Works

Booking begins with a short request specifying the route, the preferred vehicle type and the travel date. Our team confirms availability, the price shown in the table above, and the exact pickup point, whether that is an arrivals hall, a hotel lobby or a private address.

Once confirmed, the assigned driver tracks the flight directly, so pickup times adjust for early or delayed arrivals rather than leaving passengers waiting outside with no information.

At the meeting point, the driver assists with luggage before confirming the destination and setting off. Drivers can be identified easily at the arrivals hall through a name board or a direct contact number, avoiding confusion among the crowd of arriving passengers.

Companies that need transport for staff on a recurring basis can also arrange corporate packages, with flexible scheduling and priority booking for routes such as Sofia to Plovdiv for meetings and site visits.

Confirmation is sent ahead of the pickup date, including the driver's contact details, so there is a direct point of contact if travel plans change close to the day of departure.

Who Is This Service Suitable For

Transfers suit anyone who prefers transport arranged before arrival rather than searched for on the spot. Business travellers heading to a meeting, holidaymakers arriving for a beach or ski trip, and families with young children all benefit from a confirmed vehicle and driver waiting for them.

Wedding parties and event guests travelling between a ceremony, a reception venue and a hotel also benefit from a single confirmed vehicle rather than coordinating multiple personal cars.

Seaside travellers heading towards Burgas and the Sunny Beach area, or holidaymakers flying into Varna, often combine an airport transfer with a rental car for the rest of the stay, giving them a driver on arrival and full independence afterwards.

Guests travelling abroad from Bulgaria will also find several cross-border routes to Istanbul and Bucharest on the table above, useful for international business trips or onward connections without arranging a separate transfer company.

The same applies on departure day. A transfer confirmed for the return leg of a trip removes the need to arrange local transport at the last minute, since the driver already knows the flight time and the check-in deadline the pickup needs to respect.

Why Choose SpeedyCars for Your Transfer

SpeedyCars maintains a mixed fleet of cars, minivans and minibuses, so the vehicle sent for a given route matches the group size rather than being whatever car happens to be nearest. Every vehicle is fully insured and regularly serviced before it is assigned to a transfer.

If a trip extends beyond a single transfer, combining it with car rental in Bulgaria provides a driver for the arrival and full independence for the days that follow. The rental prices page lists current daily rates across every vehicle class, useful for planning a full trip budget alongside the transfer cost shown above.

Drivers are experienced with both domestic and cross-border routes, including mountain roads to ski resorts in winter and coastal routes to the Black Sea in summer, so the same standard of service applies throughout the year.

For questions about a specific route, vehicle capacity or a corporate account, our team can confirm the details before a booking is made, including options not listed directly in the route table.

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