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 25h 38m.

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 6h 15m and costs $140 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Sofia via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.

How far is it from Bern to Sofia?

The distance between Bern and Sofia is 1420 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 25h 38m and costs $85 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 11:07 AM in Bern and 12:07 PM 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 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Sofia by train, plane, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
6h 15m
$142–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
25h 38m
$87–146
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 Sofiacar
16h 11m
$385–533
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 26m
$106–329
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofiabus
25h 48m
$205–276
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
29h 42m
$301–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofiabus
30h 29m
$183–262
Drive 1,676.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Sofiacar 1,676.1 km
17h
$338–489

Bern to Sofia by bus

9Weekly Buses

29h 42mAverage Duration

$301Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,420.4 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bern to Sofia via Kumanovo in around 25h 38m.

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