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How to get fromGeneva to Bulgariaby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane GVA - SOF
    4h 50m
    $100–273

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain train Ec
    2. Take the bus from Domodossola to Milano Centralebus bus Re4
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 21m

  3. Train, bus via Budapest

    1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bregenz to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Rjx
    4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 11m
    $342–560

  4. Drive  1,699.2 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Sofiacar car 1,699.2 km
    16h 29m
    $343–495

  5. Fly to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane GVA - VAR
    5h 47m
    $207–454

  6. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane GVA - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 57m
    $108–298

  7. Bus via Milan

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Milan Centralebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 12m
    $137–158

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Genève, Place des Alpes to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    32h 24m
    $294–308

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 34m
    $235–338

Geneva to Bulgaria by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration28h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,440.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Bulgaria?

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and four other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Sofia Central Bus Station via Milan, Milan Malpensa Airport T1, Milan Centrale, and Milano, Stazione Centrale in around 28h 12m.

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