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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bulgaria is to train and fly which costs $75 - $320 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bulgaria is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $75 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 32m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bulgaria?

The distance between Cardiff and Bulgaria is 2267 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bulgaria without a car is to train and night train and bus which takes 40h 20m and costs $380 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 17h 41m to get from Cardiff to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bulgaria bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 17h 41m and costs $95 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $290 and takes 41h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bulgaria bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:58 PM in Cardiff and 5:58 PM in Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2281+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Bulgaria by plane, train, night train, bus, car, car train, busferry, 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.

Fly Cardiff Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CWL - SOF
17h 41m
$99–282
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRS - SOF
7h 22m
$79–318
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Sofiabus
40h 20m
$388–790
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
41h 32m
$230–281
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofiacar
24h 49m
$626–858
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LHR - SOF
8h 40m
$230–500
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STN - SOF
9h 23m
$157–445
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LTN - SOF
9h 24m
$152–434
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
10h 38m
$140–336
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
44h 47m
$294–388
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Motrubusferry
3. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
4. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofiabus
2d 3h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Sofiacar
25h 58m
$484–763

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 2,267 km
Duration: 17h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bulgaria?

KLM, Bulgaria Air, and four other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bucharest in around 41h 32m.

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