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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Plovdiv is to train and fly which costs $100 - $360 and takes 9h 23m.

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 which takes 9h 8m and costs $140 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Plovdiv via Kumanovo and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 53m.

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 53m.

How far is it from Bern to Plovdiv?

The distance between Bern and Plovdiv is 1554 km. The road distance is 1822.3 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 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m 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 Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, 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 Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 11:08 AM in Bern and 12:08 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 1822 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Bern to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 771+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

There are 9 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, train
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 train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
9h 8m
$142–358
Train to Basel, fly, train
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 train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
9h 23m
$105–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
28h 53m
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 53m
$431–739
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, bus via Milan
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
4. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain
30h 30m
$169–259
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
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Sofia to Plovdivbus
33h 52m
$308–445
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain
34h 9m
$181–244
Drive 1,822.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Plovdivcar 1,822.3 km
18h 13m
$368–531

Bern to Plovdiv by train and bus

1Weekly Services

30h 30mAverage Duration

$169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,554.2 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Bern to Plovdiv via Kumanovo and Sofia in around 28h 53m.

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