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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Plovdiv is to train and bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 28h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Plovdiv is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $130 - $280.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Plovdiv via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 54m.

How far is it from Bern to Plovdiv?

The distance between Bern and Plovdiv is 1549 km. The road distance is 1820.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 12m and costs $110 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Bern to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Plovdiv train from?

Bern to Plovdiv train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 7:59 AM in Bern and 8:59 AM in Plovdiv.

Where does the Bern to Plovdiv train arrive?

Bern to Plovdiv train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Plovdiv is 1821 km. It takes approximately 18h 12m to drive from Bern to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 741+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Bern to Plovdiv - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Plovdiv by train, plane, bus, night train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 29m
$136–276
Train to Basel, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 34m
$87–298
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus
28h 12m
$115–187
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain
5. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain 492
34h 54m
$413–619
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 Plovdivcar
17h 24m
$415–573
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 Plovdivshuttle
11h 40m
$413–757
Train, bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Sofia to Plovdivbus
34h 40m
Drive 1,820.9 km
1. Drive from Bern to Plovdivcar 1,820.9 km
18h 12m
$368–531

Bern to Plovdiv by train and bus

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28h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,548.9 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Bern to Plovdiv. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, then take the bus to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Zürich HB, Zurich Limmatstrasse, Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 28h 12m.

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