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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Zermatt is to fly and train which costs SFr 90 - SFr 240 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Zermatt is to fly and train which takes 9h 20m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Zermatt, Bahnhof via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Winterthur and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 47m.

How far is it from Sofia to Zermatt?

The distance between Sofia and Zermatt is 1543 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Zermatt without a car is to bus and train via Milan which takes 26h 8m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Sofia to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Zermatt train from?

Sofia to Zermatt train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Zermatt?

Zermatt is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 8:52 AM in Sofia and 7:52 AM in Zermatt.

Where does the Sofia to Zermatt train arrive?

Sofia to Zermatt train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Sofia to Zermatt - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Zermatt by plane, train, bus, or night 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)SOF - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Visp
9h 20m
CHF 140–315
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)SOF - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
10h 13m
CHF 85–310
Bus, train via Milan
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BrigEc
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
26h 8m
CHF 167–266
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsa
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to WinterthurRjx
5. Take the train from Winterthur to VispIc8
39h 47m
CHF 277–441
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)SOF - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
9h 45m
CHF 91–238
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)SOF - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visp
9h 58m
CHF 108–315
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)SOF - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
11h 36m
CHF 115–330
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Milano, Stazione Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BrigEc
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
27h 2m
CHF 144–219
Bus, train via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Bellinzona
3. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossola72 / ...
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
31h 2m

Sofia to Zermatt by bus and train

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27h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sofia to Zermatt.

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Distance: 1,543.2 km
Duration: 9h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Zermatt. However, you can take the line 84 shuttle to Terminal 1, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Visp, then take the train to Zermatt, Bahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 26h 8m.

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