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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $95 - $150 and takes 32h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bulgaria is to train and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $70 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 5m.

How far is it from Essen to Bulgaria?

The distance between Essen and Bulgaria is 1630 km. The road distance is 1918.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 24m and costs $120 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Essen to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bulgaria bus from?

Essen to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Essen to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $90 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 32h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Essen to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 1:18 PM in Essen and 2:18 PM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Essen to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bulgaria is 1919 km. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Essen to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2107+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Essen to Bulgaria - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 12 ways to get from Essen to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or car 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DUS - SOF
7h 15m
$93–294
Fly Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DTM - SOF
6h 46m
$60–310
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
25h 24m
$122–304
Drive 1,918.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Sofiacar 1,918.8 km
17h 8m
$316–457
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CGN - SOF
6h 21m
$71–312
Fly Dortmund Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DTM - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 58m
$194–609
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane EIN - SOF
8h 30m
$85–375
Fly Dortmund Airport to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane DTM - VAR
7h 15m
$139–1,039
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofiabus
26h 3m
$217–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
32h 5m
$95–148
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
35h 52m
$152–251
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
15h 50m
$305–1,488

Essen to Bulgaria by bus

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Distance: 1,629.6 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bulgaria?

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop once a week. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 30h 45m.

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