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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Zurich is to fly and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 240 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Zurich. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 28h 57m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Zurich?

The distance between Bulgaria and Zurich is 1306 km. The road distance is 1545.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Zurich without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 29m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Bulgaria to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Zurich bus from?

Bulgaria to Zurich bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs and takes 28h 33m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Zurich bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Zurich bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 9:59 AM in Bulgaria and 8:59 AM in Zurich.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Zurich is 1545 km. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Bulgaria to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1270+ hotels available in Zurich.

Bulgaria to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bulgaria to Zurich by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SOF - ZRH
5h 31m
CHF 78–225
Fly Sofia Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)plane SOF - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h
CHF 55–231
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
24h 29m
CHF 182–272
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Sargans to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
24h 35m
CHF 165–287
Drive 1,545.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Zurichcar 1,545.3 km
16h 32m
CHF 260–375
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
7h 13m
CHF 91–258
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Zürichbus
28h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Zurichbus
28h 57m
CHF 100–140

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 1,305.5 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Zurich, Switzerland?

Bulgaria Air, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Serdika to Zürich via Central Station, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, and Niš, Autobuska Stanica in around 28h 33m.

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