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Taxi Samokov: private transfer to Sofia Airport, Sofia, Borovets and across Bulgaria
A taxi from Samokov to Sofia Airport or Sofia city costs 70 € by car for up to 4 people, 90 € by minivan and 100 € by minibus. The road is 65 km, about 1:30 h. The price is for the whole car, not per person.
Updated: 07.11.2026 · prices from the Unitrans price list
Samokov is the last town on the road from Sofia to Borovets; the resort is about 10 km further up the mountain. In winter almost everyone skiing in Borovets passes through Samokov, and in summer so do people heading into the Rila mountains. Below are the prices from Samokov to the airport and the main cities, travel times and how to book a car with a driver.
Prices from Samokov
Sofia Airport
65 km · 1:30 h
70 €
Plovdiv
130 km · 2:00 h
90 €
Velingrad
95 km · 1:45 h
80 €
Borovets
about 10 km
on request
| From Samokov to | Road | Car up to 4 | Minivan up to 6 | Minibus up to 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia / Sofia Airport | 65 km · 1:30 h | 70 € | 90 € | 100 € |
| Borovets | 10 km | on request | ||
| Velingrad | 95 km · 1:45 h | 80 € | 110 € | 125 € |
| Plovdiv | 130 km · 2:00 h | 90 € | 120 € | 140 € |
| Stara Zagora | 215 km · 2:30 h | 165 € | 220 € | 260 € |
| Ruse | 360 km · 4:30 h | 260 € | 350 € | 400 € |
| Burgas | 370 km · 3:40 h | 220 € | 300 € | 330 € |
| Varna | 480 km · 5:40 h | 320 € | 450 € | 500 € |
Columns: car up to 4 people, minivan up to 6, minibus up to 8. Distance and time are from the price list. Sofia city and Sofia Airport have the same price. For groups over 8 or places not in the table, the price is on request.
Samokov to Sofia Airport
The road runs past Pancharevo and the Iskar reservoir and enters Sofia from the east, where the airport is, so you do not cross the city centre. Give us your flight number: we track the landing and the driver comes for the real arrival time.
Samokov and Borovets
Samokov and Borovets are about 10 km apart. If you stay in Samokov and ski in Borovets, or go down to town for dinner, the price is on request: tell us the time and how many you are. For a transfer straight from Sofia Airport to your hotel in Borovets see Sofia Airport to Borovets transfer.
How to book
Call +359 894 448 441 or send a WhatsApp message at any time. Tell us your address in Samokov, where you are going, how many people and how much luggage. You know the price when you book.
→ Sofia – Samokov transfer
→ Sofia Airport ski transfer, winter 2026/27
→ Transfer price list
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Samokov to Sofia Airport?
70 € by car for up to 4 people, 90 € by minivan for up to 6 and 100 € by minibus for up to 8. The road is 65 km, about 1:30 h by the price list.
How far is Samokov from Borovets?
About 10 km. The price for Samokov – Borovets is on request: call us or write on WhatsApp.
Can you carry ski equipment?
Yes. Tell us how many sets of skis or snowboards you have. For four people with skis a minivan is usually more comfortable.
Can I book a car at night?
Yes, we take bookings day and night. For an early flight from Sofia Airport it is best to book the day before.
Is there a discount for several trips?
If you need more rides, for example there and back or daily to Borovets, call us or write in the chat and we will agree on a price.
