There are 8 ways to get from Bulgaria to Madrid by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sofia Airport
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SOF - MAD
6h 57m€52–244Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
37h 45m€286–536Drive 2,856.5 km
- Drive from Sofia to Madridcar 2,856.5 km
29h 5m€459–663Fly from Varna Airport
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VAR - MAD
8h 56m€198–367Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
- Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane OTP - MAD
8h 35m€64–267Bus, train via Strasbourg
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to München Hbfbus
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
42h 33m€421–791Bus via Belgrade
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milan to Madridbus
45h 55m€232–350Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Méndez Álvaro Estación Surbus
46h 35m€210–250
Bulgaria to Madrid by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Madrid is to fly which costs €50 - €250 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Madrid is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €50 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Madrid via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 55m.
The distance between Bulgaria and Madrid is 2275 km. The road distance is 2856.5 km.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Madrid without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 45m and costs €280 - €550.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Bulgaria to Madrid, including transfers.
Bulgaria to Madrid bus services, operated by Trans Jug, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Madrid is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €50 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €230 - €350 and takes 45h 55m.
Bulgaria to Madrid bus services, operated by Trans Jug, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.
Madrid is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 5:03 AM in Bulgaria and 4:03 AM in Madrid.
What companies run services between Bulgaria and Madrid, Spain?
Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Bulgaria Air fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Madrid via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Milan in around 45h 55m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Sofia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Sofia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Friday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Varna Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €80–300
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–250
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–250
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +359 2 980 56 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- mm-travel.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Milano, Stazione Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €90
- Schedules at
- mm-travel.bg
- Book at
- tickets.mm-travel.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €90
- Schedules at
- mm-travel.bg
- Book at
- tickets.mm-travel.bg
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Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Madrid is 2857 km. It takes approximately 29h 5m to drive from Bulgaria to Madrid.
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