What is the cheapest way to get from Bonn to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Bulgaria is to bus via Cologne which costs $110 - $130 and takes 28h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bonn to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $40 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Sofia via Cologne and Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Централни Хали via Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord and Централна Гара. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 20m.

How far is it from Bonn to Bulgaria?

The distance between Bonn and Bulgaria is 1569 km. The road distance is 1834.8 km.

How do I travel from Bonn to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Bonn to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus via Leipzig which takes 27h 25m and costs $170 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Bonn to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Bonn to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Bulgaria bus from?

Bonn to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Nasir Tours, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Bulgaria train from?

Bonn to Bulgaria train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bonn to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Bonn to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $40 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 41h 20m, you could also bus via Cologne, which costs $110 - $130 and takes 28h 37m.

Where does the Bonn to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Bonn to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Nasir Tours, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Bonn and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Bonn. It is currently 7:09 AM in Bonn and 8:09 AM in Bulgaria.

Where does the Bonn to Bulgaria train arrive?

Bonn to Bulgaria train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Bulgaria is 1835 km. It takes approximately 16h 25m to drive from Bonn to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2141+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Bonn to Bulgaria - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Bonn to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, 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.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CGN - SOF
5h 25m
$40–230
Train, bus via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leipzig to Sofiabus
27h 25m
$173–352
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain 90N
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
41h 20m
$526–840
Drive 1,834.8 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Sofiacar 1,834.8 km
16h 25m
$303–437
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
6h 11m
$107–296
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CGN - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 57m
$183–511
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane EIN - SOF
8h 14m
$68–313
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Sofiabus N981
28h 18m
$168–433
Bus via Cologne
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
28h 37m
$110–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
33h 37m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bonn to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
16h 16m
$311–1,496

Bonn to Bulgaria by train and tram

1Weekly Services

41h 20mAverage Duration

$526Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,569.2 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Централни Хали via Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord, Sofia, and Централна Гара in around 41h 20m.

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