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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 30 - SFr 180 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 25h 45m.

How far is it from Sofia to Basel?

The distance between Sofia and Basel is 1372 km. The road distance is 1630.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 25h 45m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Sofia to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Basel bus from?

Sofia to Basel bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Basel?

The best way to get from Sofia to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 25h 45m.

Where does the Sofia to Basel bus arrive?

Sofia to Basel bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 9:44 PM in Sofia and 8:44 PM in Basel.

Can I drive from Sofia to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Basel is 1630 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Sofia to Basel.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Basel?

Book your Sofia to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

Sofia to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Basel by plane, bus, car, car train, or 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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)plane SOF - BSL
5h 13m
CHF 32–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
25h 45m
CHF 60–140
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
16h 1m
CHF 294–418
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SOF - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 22m
CHF 87–188
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Basel, Bahnhofbus
27h 45m
CHF 153–159
Drive 1,630.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Baselcar 1,630.1 km
17h 34m
CHF 264–382

Sofia to Basel by bus

2Weekly Buses

25h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,371.8 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Wizz Air and Lufthansa fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse once a week. Tickets cost CHF 60–90 and the journey takes 25h 45m. Yubim also services this route once a week.

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