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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $45 - $280 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $95 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Sofia?

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 Sofia?

The distance between Zurich and Sofia is 1301 km. The road distance is 1546.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 27m and costs $220 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Zurich to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Sofia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Zurich to Sofia?

The best way to get from Zurich to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $95 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs and takes 27h 29m.

Where does the Zurich to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Zurich and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 8:05 AM in Zurich and 9:05 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Zurich to Sofia?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Sofia?

Book your Zurich to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2250+ hotels available in Sofia.

Zurich to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Sofia by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
4h 59m
$100–257
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
6h 9m
$46–277
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 27m
$221–334
Drive 1,546.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Sofiacar 1,546.5 km
16h 22m
$312–451
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 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
28h 30m
$120–160

Zurich to Sofia by train and bus

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24h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,301.5 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Sofia, 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 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika via Niš, Autobuska Stanica in around 27h 29m.

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