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 26h 8m.

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 12m and costs $150 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Kumanovo Done Bozhinov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 8m.

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 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 8:42 AM in Bern and 9:42 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 2257+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Bulgaria by train, plane, 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.

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 12m
$150–392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo Done Bozhinov to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 68
26h 8m
$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 Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
24h 30m
$217–327
Drive 1,676.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Sofiacar 1,676.1 km
17h
$338–489
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 29m
$112–396
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
$274–691
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 49m
$204–678
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
30h 9m
$268–317
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
30h 37m
$177–237

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

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3h 27mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bern to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 1,420.3 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bern to Sofia Central Bus Station via Kumanovo Done Bozhinov in around 26h 8m.

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