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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Sofia is to train and bus and fly which costs $80 - $320 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $190 - $390.

How far is it from Zermatt to Sofia?

The distance between Zermatt and Sofia is 1549 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 25h 40m and costs $210 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Zermatt to Sofia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Zermatt and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Zermatt. It is currently 4:56 PM in Zermatt and 5:56 PM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2112+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zermatt to Sofia by train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
9h 14m
$192–386
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BGY - SOF
11h 3m
$84–317
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofiabus
25h 40m
$218–329
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MXP - SOF
9h 43m
$113–319
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
9h 29m
$109–382
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRN - SOF
11h 19m
$125–357
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
27h 11m
$158–212
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta to Sofiabus
27h 41m
$182–276

Zermatt to Sofia by train and bus

2Weekly Services

25h 40mAverage Duration

$218Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zermatt to Sofia.

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Distance: 1,549.2 km
Duration: 9h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to Sofia. However, you can take the train to Visp, take the train to Bern, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport, then take the line 4 subway to Sofia Serdica. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt to Sofia via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Verona Porta Nuova, and Verona Porta Nuova in around 25h 40m.

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