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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 28h 45m.

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 $150 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Zurich Limmatstrasse and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.

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, Videle and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 49m.

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 bus which takes 28h 45m and costs $85 - $140.

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 bus from?

Bern to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

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.

Where does the Bern to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Bern to Plovdiv bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 9:59 PM in Bern and 10:59 PM 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 1m to drive from Bern to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 721+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Bern to Plovdiv - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Plovdiv by train, plane, bus, night train, car, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)ZRH - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 29m
$153–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Zurich Bus Station106
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station
28h 45m
$85–140
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
4. Take the night train from Videle to Dimitrovgrad
5. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
37h 49m
$392–600
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Plovdiv
17h 18m
$415–573
Train to Basel, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BSL - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 34m
$91–351
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
34h 3m
$174–248
Drive 1,820.9 km
1. Drive from Bern to Plovdiv1,820.9 km
18h 1m
$368–531

Bern to Plovdiv by bus

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28h 45mAverage Duration

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

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

You can take a bus from Bern to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Zurich Bus Station, Zurich Limmatstrasse, Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 28h 45m.

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