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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 40 - SFr 200 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at Basel. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 30h 30m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Basel?

The distance between Bulgaria and Basel is 1378 km. The road distance is 1630.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 22m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Bulgaria to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Basel bus from?

Bulgaria to Basel bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Basel?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs SFr 220 - SFr 330 and takes 28h 48m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Basel bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Basel bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Basel station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 5:00 PM in Bulgaria and 4:00 PM in Basel.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Basel is 1630 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Bulgaria to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Bulgaria to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Bulgaria to Basel by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sofia Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)plane SOF - BSL
5h 41m
CHF 43–194
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
25h 22m
CHF 138–245
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
16h 1m
CHF 292–404
Fly Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SOF - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 46m
CHF 96–265
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 43m
CHF 200–534
Shuttle to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharestshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
7h 13m
CHF 141–346
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Basel, Bahnhofbus
28h 48m
CHF 222–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Baselbus
30h 30m
CHF 100–130
Drive 1,630.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Baselcar 1,630.1 km
17h 34m
CHF 259–375

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL) flights

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Distance: 1,378.5 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Basel, Switzerland?

Wizz Air and Lufthansa fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Serdika to Basel, Bahnhof via Central Station, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, and Niš, Autobuska Stanica in around 28h 48m.

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