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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 140 and takes 30h 30m.

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 31m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station 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 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 2m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Basel?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 260 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 11:34 PM in Bulgaria and 10:34 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 32m to drive from Bulgaria to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Basel.

Bulgaria to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bulgaria to Basel by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Sofia Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)plane SOF - BSL
5h 31m
CHF 58–224
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
25h 2m
CHF 160–295
Drive 1,630 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Baselcar 1,630 km
17h 32m
CHF 265–382
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 45m
CHF 108–285
Bus to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
7h 16m
CHF 59–261
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 18m
CHF 120–319
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 193–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Baselbus
30h 30m
CHF 100–140

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL) flights

22Weekly Planes

3h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,378.4 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Basel, Switzerland?

Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. 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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