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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 22h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $100 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Bulgaria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 55m.

How far is it from Berlin to Bulgaria?

The distance between Berlin and Bulgaria is 1349 km. The road distance is 1562 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 53m and costs $100 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Berlin to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Bulgaria bus from?

Berlin to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Berlin to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Berlin to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $55 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 22h 58m.

Where does the Berlin to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Berlin to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Berlin and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Berlin. It is currently 1:30 PM in Berlin and 2:30 PM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Berlin to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Bulgaria is 1562 km. It takes approximately 16h 13m to drive from Berlin to Bulgaria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin to Bulgaria?

Book your Berlin to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2128+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Berlin to Bulgaria - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Berlin to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or car train

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

Fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BER - SOF
5h 33m
$60–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rj
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofiabus
22h 53m
$103–204
Drive 1,562 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Sofiacar 1,562 km
16h 13m
$258–372
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane BER - VAR
5h 7m
$149–404
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BER - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 40m
$164–514
Fly to Burgas Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane BER - BOJ
4h 29m
$105–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofiabus
22h 58m
$79–112
Bus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
23h 55m
$95–130
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
28h 27m
$125–168
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
17h 47m
$365–1,459

Berlin to Bulgaria by bus

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Distance: 1,349.1 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, and three other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofia once a week. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 22h 51m.

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