What is the cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Italy is to fly which costs €30 - €150 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €55 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria to Italy. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Roma Termini via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Italy?

The distance between Bulgaria and Italy is 600 km. The road distance is 1648.5 km.

How do I travel from Bulgaria to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Italy without a car is to bus and train via Trieste which takes 21h 44m and costs €160 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Bulgaria to Italy?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Bulgaria to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Italy bus from?

Bulgaria to Italy bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Italy?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €140 and takes 27h 37m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Italy bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Italy bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Italy?

Italy is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 9:08 PM in Bulgaria and 8:08 PM in Italy.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Italy is 1648 km. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Bulgaria to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21651+ hotels available in Italy.

Bulgaria to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bulgaria to Italy 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 to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane SOF - BRI
4h 1m
€58–149
Fly to Naples Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane SOF - NAP
5h 6m
€31–146
Bus, train via Trieste
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Triestebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
21h 44m
€163–259
Drive 1,648.5 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Romecar 1,648.5 km
15h 38m
€258–373
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SOF - BLQ
4h 34m
€50–140
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SOF - FCO
5h 4m
€35–141
Fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane SOF - CIA
5h 8m
€42–170
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SOF - CTA
4h 46m
€48–190
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SOF - BGY
5h 39m
€35–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain 8907 / ...
22h 14m
€171–281
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
24h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Roma Terminibus
27h 37m
€126–137

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bulgaria to Italy.

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Distance: 600.3 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Italy?

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Roma Termini via Kumanovo in around 27h 37m.

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