What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $60 - $230 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $60 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bulgaria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Sofia. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 30h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Bulgaria?

The distance between Basel and Bulgaria is 1379 km. The road distance is 1644.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 47m and costs $210 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Basel to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bulgaria bus from?

Basel to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Basel station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Basel to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $60 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs $300 - $330 and takes 27h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Basel to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 7:23 AM in Basel and 8:23 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Basel to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bulgaria is 1645 km. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Basel to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Basel to Bulgaria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
5h 20m
$60–226
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofiabus
24h 47m
$213–350
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
16h 12m
$371–513
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
6h 30m
$132–285
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 46m
$261–654
Fly Basel to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
7h 36m
$184–470
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
27h 32m
$305–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofiabus
30h 30m
$130–170
Drive 1,644.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sofiacar 1,644.5 km
17h 3m
$332–479

Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,378.7 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bulgaria?

Wizz Air and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Serdika via Niš, Autobuska Stanica, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, and Central Station in around 27h 32m.

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