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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 29h.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Bulgaria is to train and fly which takes 7h and costs $65 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Kassel Grüner Waldweg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.

How far is it from Paderborn to Bulgaria?

The distance between Paderborn and Bulgaria is 1522 km. The road distance is 1826.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus via Leipzig which takes 24h 56m and costs $140 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Paderborn to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Bulgaria bus from?

Paderborn to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paderborn station.

Bus or fly from Paderborn to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $140 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 29h.

Where does the Paderborn to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Paderborn to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

What is the time difference between Paderborn and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Paderborn. It is currently 4:28 AM in Paderborn and 5:28 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Bulgaria is 1827 km. It takes approximately 16h 36m to drive from Paderborn to Bulgaria.

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

Book your Paderborn to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 341+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Paderborn 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 Paderborn Lippstadt Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PAD - SOF
8h 18m
$144–471
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Soesttrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DTM - SOF
7h
$68–303
Train, bus via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 51
2. Take the bus from Leipzig to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
24h 56m
$147–290
Drive 1,826.6 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Sofiacar 1,826.6 km
16h 36m
$301–435
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FMO - SOF
9h 45m
$204–693
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
8h 9m
$166–436
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Soesttrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane DTM - VAR
7h 31m
$197–472
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Soesttrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DTM - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 14m
$192–582
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FRA - OTP
4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
9h 28m
$280–685
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Kasselbus N69 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel Grüner Waldweg to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 17
29h
$106–170
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb85
2. Take the bus from Göttingen Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Racic Eurobus
31h 14m
$149–302
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paderborn to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
21h 31m
$317–445

Paderborn to Bulgaria by bus

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Distance: 1,521.9 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Bulgaria?

DAT Danish Air Transport, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Kassel Grüner Waldweg in around 29h.

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