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

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $45 - $210 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alba to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $45 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Alba and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Alba - Autostazione and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Fermata 284 - TRAIANO, Turin Train Station Lingotto, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 and Milano, Stazione Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 22m.

How far is it from Alba to Sofia?

The distance between Alba and Sofia is 1387 km. The road distance is 1528.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Alba to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 23h 48m and costs $160 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Alba to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba to Sofia bus from?

Alba to Sofia bus services, operated by AUTOLINEE GIACHINO S.r.l., depart from Alba - Autostazione station.

Where does the Alba to Sofia bus arrive?

Alba to Sofia bus services, operated by AUTOLINEE GIACHINO S.r.l., arrive at Fiat Mirafiori station.

What is the time difference between Alba and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Alba. It is currently 12:22 AM in Alba and 1:22 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Alba to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba to Sofia is 1528 km. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Alba to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 328+ hotels available in Sofia.

Alba to Sofia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Alba to Sofia by train, plane, bus, car, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselletrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRN - SOF
6h 38m
$48–201
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
23h 48m
$161–212
Drive 1,528.4 km
1. Drive from Alba to Sofiacar 1,528.4 km
14h 21m
$277–400
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Asti to Genova P.Za Principetrain
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane GOA - SOF
10h 34m
$93–228
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BGY - SOF
8h 23m
$62–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Fiat Mirafioribus 47
2. Take the bus from Turin Train Station Lingotto to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
3. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
4. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
28h 22m
$131–207
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Asti to Genova Brignoletrain 2123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
28h 42m
$119–140
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Alba Stazione FS to Savonabus 204
2. Take the busferry from Savona Bus Station to Tiranabusferry
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
41h 42m

Alba to Sofia by train and bus

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23h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,386.9 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Alba - Autostazione to Sofia Central Bus Station via Fermata 284 - TRAIANO, Fermata 2633 - STAZIONE LINGOTTO, Turin Train Station Lingotto, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, and Milano, Stazione Centrale in around 28h 22m.

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