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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Sofia is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 26h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Sofia 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 Sofia?

The distance between Bern and Sofia is 1416 km. The road distance is 1676.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 26h 8m and costs $85 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Bern to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Sofia bus from?

Bern to Sofia bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, depart from Bern station.

Where does the Bern to Sofia bus arrive?

Bern to Sofia bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 1:36 AM in Bern and 2:36 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Bern to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Sofia is 1676 km. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Bern to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2233+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Sofia by train, plane, bus, or car

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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
5h 53m
$149–382
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
Drive 1,676.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Sofiacar 1,676.1 km
17h
$338–489
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
6h 10m
$111–396
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Re4
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
26h 15m
$188–298
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 2m
$267–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
30h 29m
$176–237

Bern to Sofia by bus

9Weekly Buses

30h 2mAverage Duration

$267Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,415.6 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Sofia, 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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