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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Bulgaria is to bus and fly which costs $65 - $200 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Bulgaria is to train and fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $95 - $240.

How far is it from Cork to Bulgaria?

The distance between Cork and Bulgaria is 2763 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 14h and costs $220 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Cork to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cork to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Cork to Bulgaria is to bus which takes 3 days 14h and costs $220 - $460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $550 and takes 25h 34m.

What is the time difference between Cork and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 2h ahead of Cork. It is currently 3:35 AM in Cork and 5:35 AM in Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2108+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Cork to Bulgaria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Bulgaria by plane, shuttle, car, car ferry, bus, or train

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

Fly Cork Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ORK - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
10h 12m
$200–557
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KIR - SOF
11h 8m
$66–198
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Sofiacar
46h 36m
$648–1,204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walkbus
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Linz/Donaubus
4. Take the bus from Linz to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Stationbus
3d 14h
$224–452
Fly Cork Airport to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane ORK - VAR
25h 34m
$185–517
Fly Cork Airport to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane ORK - PDV
14h 52m
$112–384
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DUB - SOF
9h 50m
$98–240
Fly Cork Airport to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ORK - SOF
11h 45m
$76–268
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DUB - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
10h 47m
$212–539

Cork Airport (ORK) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cork to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 2,762.8 km
Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station via Bachelors Walk, Aston Quay, Navan Road Station, Dublin, Rădăuți, Linz/Donau, and Linz in around 3d 14h. Alternatively, Air France, Bulgaria Air, and three other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Varna Airport (VAR) 6 times a week.

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