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 65 - 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 drive and car train which takes 15h 56m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 430.

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 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m 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 6:51 PM in Bulgaria and 5:51 PM 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 368+ hotels available in Bern.

Bulgaria to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 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 49m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Bernbus
26h 39m
CHF 70–114
Bus, train via Bratislava
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 Berntrain Ic1 / ...
24h 50m
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 300–427
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 2m
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 40m
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 39m
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 222–323
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Zurichbus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
31h 16m
Drive 1,675.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Berncar 1,675.1 km
17h 9m
CHF 264–382

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

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bulgaria to Bern.

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Distance: 1,420.1 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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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