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Six ways to Travel from Sofia to Zurich

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Cheapest
By car (1 639 km)
15 h 35 min
1639 km.
from $90
Fastest
Plane from Sofia (Pristina International Airport) to Zurich (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Other
Rideshare
15 h 35 min
1639 km.
from $21.38
Bus, Train
22 h 35 min
1268 km.
from $199.63
Train
35 h 52 min
1268 km.
from $365.87
Bus via Niš
27 h 30 min
1268 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$413.04

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$413.04

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$184.78
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$217.39

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$54.35
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$97.83

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
28h 57m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$152.17

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Email:
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$20.65

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91

Zoran Reisen

Phone:
+381 35 8228404
Email:
Website:
zoranreisen.rs/sr/
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Zurich is to bus which costs $59.78 - $152.17 and takes 26h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $86.96 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Zurich Limmatstrasse. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 26h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Vidin, Craiova and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 52m.

How far is it from Sofia to Zurich?

The distance between Sofia and Zurich is 1306 km. The road distance is 1639.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Zurich without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 35m and costs $152.17 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Sofia to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Zurich bus from?

Sofia to Zurich bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Zurich train from?

Sofia to Zurich train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Zurich?

The best way to get from Sofia to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $86.96 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $315.22 and takes 35h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $152.17 and takes 26h 30m.

Where does the Sofia to Zurich bus arrive?

Sofia to Zurich bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Zurich Limmatstrasse station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 09:24 in Sofia and 08:24 in Zurich.

Where does the Sofia to Zurich train arrive?

Sofia to Zurich train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Zurich is 1640 km. It takes approximately 15h 43m to drive from Sofia to Zurich.

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

Book your Sofia to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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