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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $35 - $180 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 56m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Bulgaria?

The distance between Barcelona and Bulgaria is 1797 km. The road distance is 2299.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus via Trieste which takes 31h 10m and costs $320 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Barcelona to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Bulgaria bus from?

Barcelona to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Bus or fly from Barcelona to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Padova, which costs $230 - $260 and takes 33h 56m.

Where does the Barcelona to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Barcelona to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.

What is the time difference between Barcelona and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Barcelona. It is currently 7:50 AM in Barcelona and 8:50 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Bulgaria is 2300 km. It takes approximately 23h 21m to drive from Barcelona to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2302+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Barcelona to Bulgaria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromBarcelona to Bulgaria

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BCN - SOF
6h 4m
$38–177
Train, bus via Trieste
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
31h 10m
$328–512
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
31h 29m
$286–455
Drive 2,299.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Sofiacar 2,299.9 km
23h 21m
$421–607
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BCN - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
8h 29m
$66–233
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane BCN - VAR
6h 46m
$152–316
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
33h 56m
$232–258
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
46h 26m
$209–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
46h 32m

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

15Weekly Planes

2h 55mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barcelona to Bulgaria.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,796.9 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Bulgaria?

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Bulgaria Air fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Sofia Central Bus Station via Padova in around 33h 56m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.