Rome2Rio

How to get fromNetherlands to Bulgariaby plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Find Transport to Bulgaria

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Netherlands to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

  1. Fly Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane EIN - SOF
    5h 47m
    $57–367

  2. Train, bus via Prague

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Praha hl.n.train train European Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 8m
    $152–301

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain train 461
    45h 42m
    $458–825

  4. Drive  2,106.7 km

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Sofiacar car 2,106.7 km
    18h 56m
    $435–628

  5. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sofia Airport

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane AMS - SOF
    5h 51m
    $123–339

  6. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Sofia Airport

    1. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BRU - SOF
    6h 17m
    $103–300

  7. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane AMS - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    7h 56m
    $120–334

  8. Fly Eindhoven Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane EIN - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    8h 7m
    $59–432

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 49m

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus bus
    35h 24m
    $165–267

  11. Bus via Drobeta-Turnu Severin

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus bus 1924
    2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofiabus bus 1950
    38h 55m
    $224–355

  12. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Fuldacar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain train
    3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar car
    23h 7m
    $401–555

Netherlands to Bulgaria by train and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Netherlands to Bulgaria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,696.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Bulgaria?

Ryanair and Wizz Air fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Централни Хали via Oberhausen Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord, Sofia, and Централна Гара in around 45h 42m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There