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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $130 - $170 and takes 28h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bulgaria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 28h 30m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bulgaria?

The distance between Zurich and Bulgaria is 1306 km. The road distance is 1546.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 34m and costs $230 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Zurich to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bulgaria bus from?

Zurich to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Zoran Reisen, depart from Zürich station.

Bus or fly from Zurich to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs and takes 27h 36m.

Where does the Zurich to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Zurich to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Zoran Reisen, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 12:21 AM in Zurich and 1:21 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bulgaria is 1547 km. It takes approximately 16h 22m to drive from Zurich to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2302+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Zurich to Bulgaria - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
5h 16m
$101–247
Train to Basel, fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
6h 46m
$77–350
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
24h 34m
$238–526
Drive 1,546.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Sofiacar 1,546.5 km
16h 22m
$312–451
Fly Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
7h 41m
$109–304
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
27h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
28h 30m
$130–170

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 1,305.8 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Serdika via Niš, Autobuska Stanica, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, and Central Station in around 27h 36m.

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