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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $130 - $170 and takes 30h 30m.

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 23m and costs $70 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bulgaria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. 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 $200 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 23m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs $250 - $370 and takes 27h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Basel to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 12:22 AM in Basel and 1:22 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Basel to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bulgaria is 1644 km. It takes approximately 17h 1m to drive from Basel to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2203+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Basel to Bulgaria - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, 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 23m
$70–256
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 Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
24h 47m
$207–363
Drive 1,644.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sofiacar 1,644.5 km
17h 1m
$332–479
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 27m
$136–345
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
$260–674
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 43m
$162–518
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
$258–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
30h 30m
$130–170

Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 1,378.6 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bulgaria?

Wizz Air and Austrian Airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice 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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