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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $65 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Sofia?

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 Sofia?

The distance between Basel and Sofia is 1374 km. The road distance is 1644.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 40m and costs $200 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Basel to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sofia bus from?

Basel to Sofia bus services, operated by Optop Travel, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Sofia?

The best way to get from Basel to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $65 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs $260 - $380 and takes 27h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Sofia bus arrive?

Basel to Sofia bus services, operated by Optop Travel, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 7:04 AM in Basel and 8:04 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Basel to Sofia?

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

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2204+ hotels available in Sofia.

Basel to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Sofia by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
5h 6m
$69–255
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 40m
$207–365
Drive 1,644.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sofiacar 1,644.5 km
17h 1m
$332–479
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
6h 10m
$136–357
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STR - SOF
8h 1m
$114–400
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 25m
$269–379
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
30h 30m
$130–170

Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

11Weekly Planes

3h 10mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,374.3 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sofia, 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 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika via Niš, Autobuska Stanica in around 27h 25m.

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