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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $75 - $330 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $75 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Lisbon and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Lisbon to Bulgaria?

The distance between Lisbon and Bulgaria is 3119 km. The road distance is 3439 km.

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

The best way to get from Lisbon to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $300 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Lisbon to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Bulgaria bus from?

Lisbon to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lisbon station.

Bus or fly from Lisbon to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 10h 35m and costs $130 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $410 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Lisbon to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Lisbon to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 2h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 5:31 AM in Lisbon and 7:31 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Bulgaria is 3439 km. It takes approximately 34h 4m to drive from Lisbon to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2300+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Lisbon to Bulgaria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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

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Fly to Burgas Airport
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane LIS - BOJ
10h 35m
$134–301
Fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LIS - SOF
5h 56m
$78–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Genoabus FlixBus N1138
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d 6h
$306–404
Drive 3,439 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Sofiacar 3,439 km
34h 4m
$619–895
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane LIS - VAR
9h 28m
$197–478
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LIS - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
9h 31m
$110–324
Fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane LIS - PDV
10h 36m
$129–565
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Sidebus
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hbf to Sofiabus
2d 17h
$329–544
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lisbon to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
41h 12m
$721–1,019

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Burgas Airport (BOJ) flights

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9h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,119.3 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Bulgaria?

Ryanair, TAP Portugal, and four other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Burgas Airport (BOJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon to Serdika via Genoa, Principe/Metro, Brignole/Metro, Genoa, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Central Station in around 2d 6h.

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