Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bulgaria and Luxembourg is 25 days 1h. Ships depart from Varna (BGVAR) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bulgaria and Luxembourg?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Varna (BGVAR) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 25 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bulgaria to Luxembourg takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Varna Airport (VAR) and arrive at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bulgaria and Luxembourg?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Varna Airport (VAR) and Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Luxair and the typical transit time is around 2h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bulgaria and Luxembourg. Cargo flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 9hrs. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 21hrs to send cargo via road from Bulgaria and Luxembourg. 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 Luxembourg by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and Luxembourg by cargo ship is 3,595 Nautical Miles (6,658 Kilometres / 4,137 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Varna (BGVAR) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Bulgaria to Luxembourg?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and Luxembourg by road is 2,152 Kilometres (1,337 Miles) and will typically take around 21hrs to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Bulgaria to Luxembourg by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and Luxembourg by air is around 1,797 Kilometres (1,117 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Varna Airport (VAR) and Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

425kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bulgaria to Luxembourg. 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 Luxembourg?

Accepted Answer

147kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bulgaria to Luxembourg. 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
Luxair	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Tekirdag to-from Bulgaria → NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tekirdag to-from Bulgaria → NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tekirdag to-from Bulgaria → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LBX1 → MEDEX → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LBX1 → EGAL → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LBX1 → TULYB → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ZIM - LBX → MARMAEXP → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Tekirdag to-from Bulgaria → Tiger → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tekirdag to-from Bulgaria → EMUSA → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LBX1 → MPS → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LBX1 → GTL → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Tekirdag to-from Bulgaria → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZIM - LBX → MARMAEXP → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Tekirdag to-from Bulgaria → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LBX1 → MPS → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LBX1 → DIAL - AGE → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
LBX1 → EGAL → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Bulgaria to Luxembourg By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Bulgaria to Luxembourg by Air freight

Quickest air route

Varna Airport to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport

Cargo flights

Sofia Airport to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport

Bulgaria to Luxembourg by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Varna to Rotterdam

Bulgaria to Luxembourg by Road

Quickest road route

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