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How to get fromGeneva to Sofiaby plane, train, bus, car or car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Sofia by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane GVA - SOF
    4h 53m
    $88–214

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
    27h 23m
    $144–228

  3. Drive 1,700.4 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Sofiacar car 1,700.4 km
    16h 27m
    $343–496

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Chambérybus bus 739 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chambery Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
    29h 45m
    $88–147

  5. Bus via Niš

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    31h 56m
    $315–322

  6. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Geneva to München Ostcar car
    2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain train
    3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar car
    17h 43m
    $417–589

Geneva to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration27h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Lufthansa, Air Serbia, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Chambery Bus Station in around 29h 45m.

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