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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 26h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Bulgaria is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $150 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Bulgaria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 26h 35m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Bulgaria?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Bulgaria is 1400 km. The road distance is 1614.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 26h 35m and costs $100 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Karlsruhe to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Bulgaria bus from?

Karlsruhe to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Karlsruhe and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Karlsruhe. It is currently 7:18 PM in Karlsruhe and 8:18 PM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Bulgaria is 1615 km. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from Karlsruhe to Bulgaria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Bulgaria?

Book your Karlsruhe to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2262+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Karlsruhe to Bulgaria - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Bulgaria by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STR - SOF
6h 24m
$89–296
Train, train to Allgäu Airport, Memmingen, fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Memmingen, Bahnhof ZOBtrain
3. Fly from Allgäu Airport, Memmingen (FMM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FMM - SOF
7h 59m
$74–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
26h 35m
$100–150
Drive 1,614.9 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Sofiacar 1,614.9 km
14h 50m
$266–385
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
6h 14m
$116–345
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane STR - VAR
6h 55m
$228–705
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane FRA - VAR
6h 51m
$230–624
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Burgas Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane STR - BOJ
6h 12m
$155–438
Line 85569 train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Marktplatz to Rastatttrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FKB - SOF
6h 21m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FRA - OTP
4. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
8h 39m
$124–320
Bus via Централни Хали
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hbf to Sofiabus
27h 42m
$104–152
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
28h 7m
$160–179

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 1,399.9 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Bulgaria?

Citylines operates a bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 26h 35m.

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