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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $35 - $490 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $35 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Sofia via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.

How far is it from Ancona to Sofia?

The distance between Ancona and Sofia is 846 km. The road distance is 1426.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ancona to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 5m and costs $140 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Ancona to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Sofia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Ancona to Sofia?

The best way to get from Ancona to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $60 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $170 and takes 22h 16m.

Where does the Ancona to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ancona and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Ancona. It is currently 10:14 AM in Ancona and 11:14 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Ancona to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Sofia is 1427 km. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Ancona to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2159+ hotels available in Sofia.

Ancona to Sofia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Ancona to Sofia by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport
best
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane AOI - SOF
7h 24m
$62–303
Train to Federico Fellini Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ancona to Riminitrain
2. Fly from Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane RMI - SOF
5h 59m
$36–486
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
20h 5m
$143–240
Drive 1,426.9 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Sofiacar 1,426.9 km
14h 37m
$259–373
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BLQ - SOF
6h 26m
$79–255
Train to Roma Ciampino Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CIA - SOF
8h 55m
$79–285
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FCO - SOF
9h 2m
$71–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
22h 16m
$146–163
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ancona to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
26h 15m

Ancona to Sofia by train and bus

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20h 5mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 846.1 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Sofia via Kumanovo in around 22h 16m.

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