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 $85 - $220 and takes 7h 8m.

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 8m and costs $85 - $220.

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 Martim Moniz and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Lisbon and 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 2782 km. The road distance is 3439.9 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 and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $500 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 7h 21m and costs $90 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $460 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 3440 km. It takes approximately 34h 1m to drive from Portugal to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2302+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Portugal to Bulgaria - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Portugal to Bulgaria by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LIS - SOF
7h 21m
$91–262
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane OPO - SOF
7h 8m
$88–214
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
2d 8h
$523–959
Drive 3,439.9 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Sofiacar 3,439.9 km
34h 1m
$620–895
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 25m
$217–433
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 43m
$96–300
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
$114–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Genoabus FlixBus N1138
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d 8h
$317–457
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 Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2d 16h
$402–677
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lisbon to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
41h 12m
$721–1,029

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,781.8 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Portugal and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air, TAP Portugal, and Ryanair fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Martim Moniz to Serdika via Estação Oriente, Lisbon, Genoa, Principe/Metro, Brignole/Metro, Genoa, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Central Station in around 2d 8h.

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