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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 26h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Bern is to fly and train which takes 6h 53m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria to Bern. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Bern via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Bern?

The distance between Bulgaria and Bern is 1420 km. The road distance is 1675.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Bern without a car is to bus and train via Bratislava which takes 24h 50m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Bulgaria to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Bern bus from?

Bulgaria to Bern bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Sofia station.

Where does the Bulgaria to Bern bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Bern bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 8:23 AM in Bulgaria and 7:23 AM in Bern.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Bern is 1675 km. It takes approximately 17h 9m to drive from Bulgaria to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bulgaria to Bern by plane, train, bus, 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 Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SOF - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 53m
CHF 105–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Bernbus
26h 39m
CHF 65–114
Bus, train via Bratislava
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 Berntrain Ic1 / ...
24h 50m
CHF 170–285
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 Berncar
15h 56m
CHF 300–416
Fly Sofia Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)plane SOF - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 17m
CHF 78–250
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 Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 45m
CHF 208–517
Shuttle to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Basel, train
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
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 44m
CHF 175–430
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aostabus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
27h 18m
CHF 143–230
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Bern, Hauptbahnhofbus
31h 5m
CHF 234–246
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Zurichbus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
31h 16m
CHF 140–205
Drive 1,675.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Berncar 1,675.1 km
17h 9m
CHF 263–380

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Map of how to get from Bulgaria to Bern.

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Distance: 1,420.4 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Sofia to Bern via Kumanovo in around 26h 39m.

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