What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Smolyan?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Smolyan is to train and fly and bus which costs $55 - $550 and takes 12h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Smolyan?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Smolyan is to train and fly and bus which takes 12h 34m and costs $55 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Smolyan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Smolyan. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Smolyan via Kumanovo and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 58m.

How far is it from Ancona to Smolyan?

The distance between Ancona and Smolyan is 1077 km. The road distance is 1669.6 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Smolyan without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Smolyan without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Smolyan?

It takes approximately 14h 30m to get from Ancona to Smolyan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Smolyan bus from?

Ancona to Smolyan bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Ancona station.

Where does the Ancona to Smolyan bus arrive?

Ancona to Smolyan bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Ancona and Smolyan?

Smolyan is 1h ahead of Ancona. It is currently 2:17 AM in Ancona and 3:17 AM in Smolyan.

Can I drive from Ancona to Smolyan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Smolyan is 1670 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Ancona to Smolyan.

Where can I stay near Smolyan?

There are 57+ hotels available in Smolyan.

Ancona to Smolyan - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ancona to Smolyan by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane AOI - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
14h 30m
$85–332
Train to Federico Fellini Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ancona to Riminitrain
2. Fly from Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane RMI - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
4. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
12h 34m
$59–516
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Padovatrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Padova to Sofiabus
4. Take the bus from Sofia to Smolyanbus
25h 47m
Drive 1,669.6 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Smolyancar 1,669.6 km
17h 34m
$302–437
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus, drive
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane AOI - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Xánthibus
3. Drive from Xánthi to Smolyancar
14h 10m
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FCO - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
4. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
15h 37m
$95–260
Train to Roma Ciampino Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CIA - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
4. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
15h 30m
$103–314
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane FCO - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Xánthibus
4. Drive from Xánthi to Smolyancar
15h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Smolyanbus
27h 58m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ancona to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Smolyanbus
31h 57m

Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 36mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,077.4 km
Duration: 14h 30m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Ancona to Smolyan via Kumanovo and Sofia in around 27h 58m.

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