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

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $70 - $250 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $70 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Belgrade New Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Netherlands and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Централни Хали via Oberhausen Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord and Централна Гара. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 43m.

How far is it from Netherlands to Bulgaria?

The distance between Netherlands and Bulgaria is 1786 km. The road distance is 2106.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Netherlands to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus via Prague which takes 27h 2m and costs $180 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Netherlands to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Bulgaria bus from?

Netherlands to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Lasta, depart from Amsterdam station.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Bulgaria train from?

Netherlands to Bulgaria train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Netherlands to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $900 and takes 44h 43m, you could also bus via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, which costs and takes 29h 50m.

Where does the Netherlands to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Netherlands to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Lasta, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Netherlands and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Netherlands. It is currently 8:42 AM in Netherlands and 9:42 AM in Bulgaria.

Where does the Netherlands to Bulgaria train arrive?

Netherlands to Bulgaria train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Netherlands to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Bulgaria is 2107 km. It takes approximately 18h 58m to drive from Netherlands to Bulgaria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Netherlands to Bulgaria?

Book your Netherlands to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2228+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Netherlands to Bulgaria - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Netherlands to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or car train

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Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane AMS - SOF
5h 51m
$113–267
Fly Eindhoven Airport to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane EIN - SOF
5h 49m
$75–245
Train, bus via Prague
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Praha hl.n.train
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
27h 2m
$189–364
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
44h 43m
$471–874
Drive 2,106.7 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Sofiacar 2,106.7 km
18h 58m
$435–628
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRU - SOF
6h 17m
$107–280
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane AMS - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 51m
$242–576
Fly Eindhoven Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane EIN - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 4m
$194–534
Fly Eindhoven Airport to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane EIN - VAR
6h 26m
$154–434
Bus via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 74 / ...
29h 50m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
33h 47m
$157–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
40h 55m
$157–388
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
23h 7m
$401–565

Netherlands to Bulgaria by train and tram

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44h 43mAverage Duration

$471Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,785.6 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. 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 44h 43m.

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