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Lausanne to Sofia

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Eleven ways to Travel from Lausanne to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (1 729 km)
16 h 40 min
1729 km.
from $95
Fastest
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 40 min
1729 km.
from $22.55
Train, Plane (Train to Geneva International Airport)
7 h 53 min
1383 km.
from $131.10
Bus via Lausanne
29 h 24 min
1384 km.
from $104.93
Train, bus via Kumanovo, Train, bus via Kumanovo
23 h 15 min
1384 km.
from $5.43
Train
40 h 2 min
1380 km.
from $634.50
Train, Plane (Train to Zurich Airport)
7 h 41 min
1383 km.
from $289.90
Train, Plane (Train to Basel)
8 h 1 min
1383 km.
from $210.65
Bus
28 h 10 min
1384 km.
Train, Bus
29 h 52 min
1384 km.
from $244.30

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$402.17
Plane from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$391.30

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52
Plane from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$282.61

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$478.26

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$103.26
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$119.57

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:
$76.09–$108.70

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:
$26.09–$31.52

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.17–$50.00
Train from Lausanne to Sursee
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57
Train from Lausanne to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$70.65–$141.30
Train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.17–$271.74
Train from Lausanne to Olten
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Craiova to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$13.04

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:
$5.43–$9.78

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$97.83

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

Phone:
+389 71 557 111
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/HorizontReisenSwissTravel
Bus from Neuenkirch, Kirche to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
14h 33m
Frequency:
Twice a week

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:
$11.96–$19.57

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Kumanovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$27.17
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Belegija Prevoz

Phone:
+381 63 608508
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/belegijaprevozmsi/
Bus from Lausanne to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Bogojevic Reisen

Phone:
+381 35 433 333
Email:
Website:
bogojevic-reisen.ch
Bus from Lausanne to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
24h 44m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$0.60–$86.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Sofia is to bus via Lausanne which costs $11.96 - $119.57 and takes 29h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika via Niš, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Sofia Sever via Zuerich Hb, Salzburg Hbf, Budapest-Keleti, Craiova and Vidin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 2m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Sofia?

The distance between Lausanne and Sofia is 1508 km. The road distance is 1729.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Kumanovo which takes 23h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Lausanne to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Sofia bus from?

Lausanne to Sofia bus services, operated by Belegija Prevoz, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Sofia train from?

Lausanne to Sofia train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Sofia?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Sofia is to train which takes 40h 2m and costs $336.96 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 10m.

Where does the Lausanne to Sofia bus arrive?

Lausanne to Sofia bus services, operated by Belegija Prevoz, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Lausanne and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Lausanne. It is currently 09:14 in Lausanne and 10:14 in Sofia.

Where does the Lausanne to Sofia train arrive?

Lausanne to Sofia train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Sofia is 1729 km. It takes approximately 16h 46m to drive from Lausanne to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1964+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.43 per night.
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