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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 25h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Bern is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Bern via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.

How far is it from Sofia to Bern?

The distance between Sofia and Bern is 1418 km. The road distance is 1675.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Bern without a car is to bus and train via Venice which takes 24h 17m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Sofia to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Bern bus from?

Sofia to Bern bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Bern bus arrive?

Sofia to Bern bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Kumanovo Done Bozhinov station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 1:37 AM in Sofia and 12:37 AM in Bern.

Can I drive from Sofia to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Bern is 1675 km. It takes approximately 17h 9m to drive from Sofia to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 365+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Bern by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SOF - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 28m
CHF 116–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kumanovo Done Bozhinovbus Citylines 67
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Bernbus
25h 39m
CHF 70–115
Bus, train via Venice
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
24h 17m
CHF 191–295
Drive 1,675.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Berncar 1,675.1 km
17h 9m
CHF 266–383
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)plane SOF - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 42m
CHF 86–285
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SOF - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain
9h 39m
CHF 86–236
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SOF - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
9h 28m
CHF 97–248
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Bern, Hauptbahnhofbus
30h 2m
CHF 223–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Zurichbus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
30h 13m
CHF 138–186

Sofia to Bern by bus

9Weekly Buses

30h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 223Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,417.8 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bern via Kumanovo in around 25h 39m.

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