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1638 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Zurich to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (1 638 km)
15 h 27 min
1638 km.
from $90
Fastest
Plane from Zurich (EuroAirport Swiss) to Sofia (Pristina International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
15 h 27 min
1638 km.
from $21.37
Train, Bus
22 h 27 min
1268 km.
from $275.52
Train
36 h 40 min
1265 km.
from $505.22
Train, Plane
6 h 25 min
1268 km.
from $147.26
Bus via Niš
27 h 9 min
1268 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$483.46
Plane from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$496.18

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$483.46

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$826.97
Plane from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$496.18

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$279.90

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$826.97

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$496.18

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
9h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.95–$216.28
Train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.34–$120.86
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.42–$152.67

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$127.23

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$38.17

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$178.12–$330.79

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Craiova to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$16.54

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.36–$12.09

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bratislava to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$39.44–$63.61
Bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$114.50

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$139.95–$178.12

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Email:
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$24.17

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$27.99

Zoran Reisen

Phone:
+381 35 8228404
Email:
Website:
zoranreisen.rs/sr/
Bus from Zürich to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
22h 29m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

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

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 5h 21m and costs $86.96 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Sofia?

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

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Sofia Sever via Salzburg Hbf, Budapest-Keleti, Craiova and Vidin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 40m.

How far is it from Zurich to Sofia?

The distance between Zurich and Sofia is 1306 km. The road distance is 1639.3 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 22h 27m and costs $152.17 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Zurich Limmatstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Sofia train from?

Zurich to Sofia train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Sofia?

The best way to get from Zurich to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $86.96 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $467.39 and takes 36h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $152.17 and takes 26h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Sofia bus arrive?

Zurich to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 05:28 in Zurich and 06:28 in Sofia.

Where does the Zurich to Sofia train arrive?

Zurich to Sofia train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Sofia is 1639 km. It takes approximately 15h 32m 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 and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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