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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Sofia is to train and bus and fly which costs $65 - $260 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $180 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Sion and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Sion to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Lausanne and Zurich Limmatstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

How far is it from Sion to Sofia?

The distance between Sion and Sofia is 1600 km. The road distance is 1625.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 24h 56m and costs $200 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Sion to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Sofia bus from?

Sion to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sion station.

Where does the Sion to Sofia bus arrive?

Sion to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

What is the time difference between Sion and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Sion. It is currently 1:48 PM in Sion and 2:48 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Sion to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Sofia is 1626 km. It takes approximately 15h 55m to drive from Sion to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2109+ hotels available in Sofia.

Sion to Sofia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Sion 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 Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane GVA - SOF
9h 13m
$122–277
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BGY - SOF
10h 19m
$69–254
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofiabus
24h 56m
$203–307
Drive 1,625.5 km
1. Drive from Sion to Sofiacar 1,625.5 km
15h 55m
$328–474
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
8h 34m
$180–376
Train, train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
8h 49m
$98–407
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
26h 27m
$143–190
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta to Sofiabus
26h 57m
$166–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sion to Lausannebus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Zurich Bus Stationbus 106
3. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
29h 50m
$101–157

Sion to Sofia by train and bus

2Weekly Services

24h 56mAverage Duration

$203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,600.2 km
Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Sion to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Lausanne, Zurich Bus Station, and Zurich Limmatstrasse in around 29h 50m.

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