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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bulgaria is to train and bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 25h 33m.

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 $120 - $260.

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 $210 - $340.

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

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

What is the time difference between Bern and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 1:52 AM in Bern and 2:52 AM 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 2102+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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

There are 9 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
$126–256
Train to Basel, fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
6h 26m
$95–261
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
$210–339
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
$385–543
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
$260–635
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 42m
$214–525
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
25h 33m
$115–174
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofiabus
30h 37m
$170–234
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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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?

There is no direct connection from Bern to Bulgaria. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport, then take the line 4 subway to Sofia Serdica. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Serdika via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Bratislava, Sofia, and Central Station in around 24h 30m.

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