What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Switzerland is to fly which costs SFr 30 - SFr 200 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Switzerland is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika and arriving at Zürich via Niš, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Switzerland?

The distance between Sofia and Switzerland is 1303 km. The road distance is 1545.3 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Switzerland without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 30m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 280.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Sofia to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Switzerland bus from?

Sofia to Switzerland bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Sofia to Switzerland is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs and takes 27h 30m.

Where does the Sofia to Switzerland bus arrive?

Sofia to Switzerland bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 4:27 PM in Sofia and 3:27 PM in Switzerland.

Can I drive from Sofia to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Switzerland is 1545 km. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Sofia to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1267+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Sofia to Switzerland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Switzerland by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SOF - ZRH
5h 10m
CHF 81–220
Fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)plane SOF - BSL
5h 11m
CHF 33–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
23h 30m
CHF 182–272
Drive 1,545.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Zurichcar 1,545.3 km
16h 32m
CHF 261–376
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SOF - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 57m
CHF 50–156
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SOF - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 7m
CHF 46–210
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Zürichbus
27h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Zurichbus
29h 10m
CHF 107–136

Sofia to Switzerland by bus and train

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Distance: 1,303.3 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Switzerland?

Bulgaria Air, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Zürich via Niš, Autobuska Stanica in around 27h 30m.

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