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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Sofia is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 25h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Sofia via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.

How far is it from Bern to Sofia?

The distance between Bern and Sofia is 1416 km. The road distance is 1676.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 25h 38m and costs $85 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Bern to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Sofia bus from?

Bern to Sofia bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, depart from Bern station.

Where does the Bern to Sofia bus arrive?

Bern to Sofia bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 5:43 AM in Bern and 6:43 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Bern to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Sofia is 1676 km. It takes approximately 16h 59m to drive from Bern to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Sofia?

Book your Bern to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2303+ hotels available in Sofia.

Bern to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
5h 55m
$149–382
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
6h 12m
$82–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
25h 38m
$86–145
Drive 1,676.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Sofiacar 1,676.1 km
16h 59m
$338–489
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
25h 46m
$225–377
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Bern, Hauptbahnhof to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
30h 2m
$271–315
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
30h 29m
$175–235

Bern to Sofia by train and bus

2Weekly Services

25h 46mAverage Duration

$225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,416 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Bern to Sofia via Kumanovo in around 25h 38m.

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