What is the cheapest way to get from Spain to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $55 - $210 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Spain to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Spain to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $60 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Bulgaria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 35h 30m.

How far is it from Spain to Bulgaria?

The distance between Spain and Bulgaria is 1787 km. The road distance is 2299.9 km.

How do I travel from Spain to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Spain to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 11m and costs $320 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Spain to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Spain to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Bulgaria bus from?

Spain to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Barcelona station.

Bus or fly from Spain to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Spain to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $60 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $170 and takes 35h 30m.

Where does the Spain to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Spain to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Spain to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Bulgaria is 2300 km. It takes approximately 23h 22m to drive from Spain to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2195+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Spain to Bulgaria - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 12 ways to get from Spain to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, 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 Son Sant Joan Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PMI - SOF
5h 46m
$62–197
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BCN - SOF
6h 4m
$43–176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
32h 11m
$329–510
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
35h 30m
$130–170
Drive 2,299.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Sofiacar 2,299.9 km
23h 22m
$421–607
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MAD - SOF
6h 40m
$58–205
Fly Valencia Airport to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VLC - SOF
6h 16m
$66–207
Fly Málaga Airport to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane AGP - SOF
6h 31m
$57–203
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BCN - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 24m
$177–545
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane PMI - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 16m
$196–576
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
46h 51m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Barcelona to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
24h 56m
$542–760

Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

12Weekly Planes

3h 43mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Spain to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 1,786.8 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Spain and Bulgaria?

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, Yubim operates a bus from Barcelona to Sofia Central Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 35h 30m.

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