Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bulgaria to France by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bulgaria and France is 10 days 18h. Ships depart from Varna (BGVAR) and arrive at Marseille (FRMRS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bulgaria and France?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Varna (BGVAR) and arrive into Marseille (FRMRS) around 10 days 18h later. These services are operated by Arkas.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bulgaria to France by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bulgaria to France takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bulgaria and France?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Wizz Air, AirSERBIA, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa, Swiss and LOT and the typical transit time is around 2h 35m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bulgaria and France?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bulgaria and France. Cargo flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 9h 39m. LOT operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Bulgaria to France by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 24hrs to send cargo via road from Bulgaria and France. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Bulgaria to France by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and France by cargo ship is 1,780 Nautical Miles (3,297 Kilometres / 2,049 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Varna (BGVAR) and Marseille (FRMRS).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Bulgaria to France?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and France by road is 2,391 Kilometres (1,485 Miles) and will typically take around 24hrs to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Bulgaria to France by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and France by air is around 1,498 Kilometres (931 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bulgaria to France by sea?

Accepted Answer

326kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bulgaria to France. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Bulgaria to France?

Accepted Answer

48kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bulgaria to France. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Wizz Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
AirSERBIA	2-4 times a week	ATR 72+2 others
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Lufthansa	Daily	Airbus A320+5 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+2 others
LOT	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LOTFreighter	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TBS → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Arkas, EMES
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Bulgaria to France By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Bulgaria to France by Air freight

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Sofia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Sofia Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

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Varna to Marseille

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