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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $40 - $260 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bulgaria?

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

How far is it from Basel to Bulgaria?

The distance between Basel and Bulgaria is 1379 km. The road distance is 1644.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus via Bratislava which takes 25h 7m and costs $190 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Basel to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bulgaria bus from?

Basel to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Optop Travel, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Basel to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Niš, which costs $240 - $310 and takes 27h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Basel to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Optop Travel, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 10:16 PM in Basel and 11:16 PM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Basel to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bulgaria is 1644 km. It takes approximately 17h 2m to drive from Basel to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2294+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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

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

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Fly Basel to Sofia Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BSL - SOF
5h 18m
$40–256
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
25h 7m
$194–301
Drive 1,644.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sofiacar 1,644.5 km
17h 2m
$353–509
Fly Basel to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane BSL - VAR
5h 21m
$74–355
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZRH - SOF
6h 27m
$122–301
Fly Basel to Bucharest Otopeni, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BSL - OTP
2. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
8h 56m
$68–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
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
25h 33m
$174–331
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
27h 53m
$248–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
30h 30m
$120–160

Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 1,378.6 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bulgaria?

Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Basel (BSL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Serdika via Niš, Autobuska Stanica, Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, and Central Station in around 27h 53m.

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