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

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $80 - $340 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portugal to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $80 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Portugal and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Portugal 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 8h.

How far is it from Portugal to Bulgaria?

The distance between Portugal and Bulgaria is 2670 km. The road distance is 3439 km.

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

The best way to get from Portugal to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $300 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Portugal to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portugal to Bulgaria bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Portugal to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Portugal to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs $70 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $410 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Portugal to Bulgaria bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portugal to Bulgaria?

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

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2282+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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

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

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Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Sofia Airport
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1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane OPO - SOF
9h 57m
$73–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Genoabus FlixBus N1138
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d 8h
$303–403
Drive 3,439 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Sofiacar 3,439 km
34h 4m
$619–895
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LIS - SOF
7h 21m
$81–332
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane OPO - VAR
9h 24m
$257–493
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport 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 51m
$113–327
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane OPO - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
9h 57m
$95–369
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia 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
$320–515
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

Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,670 km
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Portugal and Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, and Wizz Air fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Serdika via Lisboa Oriente, Lisbon, Genoa, Principe/Metro, Brignole/Metro, Genoa, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Central Station in around 2d 8h.

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