What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Borovets?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Borovets is to train and bus and night train which costs $95 - $210 and takes 33h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Borovets?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Borovets is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $130 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Borovets?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Borovets. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Borovets Bus Stop via London Victoria, Buchurest, Shumen Bus Station and Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Borovets?

The distance between Cardiff and Borovets is 2331 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Borovets without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Borovets without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 33h 44m and costs $95 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Borovets?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Cardiff to Borovets, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Borovets bus from?

Cardiff to Borovets bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where does the Cardiff to Borovets bus arrive?

Cardiff to Borovets bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Borovets?

Borovets is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:45 AM in Cardiff and 2:45 AM in Borovets.

Where can I stay near Borovets?

There are 423+ hotels available in Borovets.

Cardiff to Borovets - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Borovets by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BRS - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
8h 35m
$131–276
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
4. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to KostenetsRe
33h 44m
$100–207
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Borovets
26h 7m
Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CWL - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
16h 24m
$146–434
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
9h 37m
$148–523
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LHR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
9h 28m
$174–429
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
10h 18m
$123–619
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)STN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
10h 40m
$127–529
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumen
4. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
5. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
47h 9m
$213–250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Plovdiv Bus Station South
4. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokov
2d 3h
$190–307
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus station
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Plovdiv Train station
4. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokov
2d 8h
$149–366
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Borovets
27h 15m
$525–808

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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4h 47mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,331.1 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Borovets, Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Borovets Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bucharest, Buchurest, Shumen Bus Station, and Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop in around 47h 9m.

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