What is the cheapest way to get from Sierre to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Sierre to Sofia is to train and bus and fly which costs $60 - $300 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sierre to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Sierre to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $160 - $370.

How far is it from Sierre to Sofia?

The distance between Sierre and Sofia is 1616 km. The road distance is 1609.8 km.

How do I travel from Sierre to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Sierre to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 24h 39m and costs $190 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Sierre to Sofia?

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Sierre to Sofia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sierre and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Sierre. It is currently 1:39 PM in Sierre and 2:39 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Sierre to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Sierre to Sofia is 1610 km. It takes approximately 15h 47m to drive from Sierre to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2100+ hotels available in Sofia.

Sierre to Sofia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Sierre to Sofia by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Sierre/Siders to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane GVA - SOF
9h 21m
$130–312
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BGY - SOF
10h 5m
$61–291
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofiabus
24h 39m
$193–292
Drive 1,609.8 km
1. Drive from Sierre to Sofiacar 1,609.8 km
15h 47m
$325–469
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
8h 26m
$169–364
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
8h 33m
$68–365
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Busto Arsiziotrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MXP - SOF
8h 59m
$78–252
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Re 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
26h 12m
$133–175
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Re 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta to Sofiabus
26h 42m
$158–240
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof West to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus
3. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
29h 36m
$113–226

Sierre to Sofia by train and bus

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24h 39mAverage Duration

$193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,615.8 km
Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Sierre, Switzerland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Sierre to Sofia. However, you can take the train to Genève-Aéroport, walk to Geneva International Airport (GVA) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport, then take the line 4 subway to Sofia Serdica. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sierre/Siders to Sofia via Brig, Domodossola, Verona Porta Nuova, and Verona Porta Nuova in around 24h 39m.

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