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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 25h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bulgaria is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $140 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Sofia via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.

How far is it from Bern to Bulgaria?

The distance between Bern and Bulgaria is 1420 km. The road distance is 1676.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus via Bratislava which takes 24h 30m and costs $220 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Bern to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bulgaria bus from?

Bern to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, depart from Bern station.

Where does the Bern to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Bern to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 11:15 AM in Bern and 12:15 PM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Bern to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bulgaria is 1676 km. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Bern to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Bern to Bulgaria - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Bulgaria by train, plane, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
6h 15m
$142–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
25h 38m
$86–146
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofiabus
24h 30m
$224–353
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
16h 11m
$385–533
Train to Basel, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
6h 26m
$102–319
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 32m
$271–659
Train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
8h 40m
$221–553
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
26h 59m
$171–227
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Bern, Hauptbahnhof to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
29h 49m
$301–316
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofiabus
30h 37m
$184–263
Drive 1,676.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Sofiacar 1,676.1 km
17h
$338–489

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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3h 56mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bern to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 1,420.4 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bern to Sofia via Kumanovo in around 25h 38m.

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