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 65 - SFr 120 and takes 26h 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 100 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Bern. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Bern via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 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 25h 10m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 310.

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 Matpu, depart from Sofia station.

Where does the Sofia to Bern bus arrive?

Sofia to Bern bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 8:00 PM in Sofia and 7:00 PM 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 348+ hotels available in Bern.

Sofia to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Bern by plane, train, bus, car, 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 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 108–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Bernbus
26h 39m
CHF 65–114
Bus, train via Venice
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
25h 10m
CHF 180–309
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 Berncar
15h 56m
CHF 302–419
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 51m
CHF 78–284
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 233–352
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Zurichbus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
30h 13m
CHF 138–185
Drive 1,675.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Berncar 1,675.1 km
17h 9m
CHF 267–385

Sofia to Bern by bus

9Weekly Buses

30h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 233Cheapest 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 to Bern via Kumanovo in around 26h 39m.

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