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 €28 - €150 and takes 4h 50m.

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 27m 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 603 km. The road distance is 1648.4 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 41m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 27m 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 10:22 PM in Bulgaria and 9:22 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 37m to drive from Bulgaria to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21428+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Bulgaria to Italy by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, 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 Sofia Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane SOF - BRI
4h 27m
€57–143
Fly Sofia Airport to Naples Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane SOF - NAP
4h 50m
€29–146
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 Fr
21h 41m
€117–218
Drive 1,648.4 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Romecar 1,648.4 km
15h 37m
€258–372
Fly Sofia Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SOF - FCO
5h 30m
€49–104
Fly Sofia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SOF - BLQ
4h 55m
€46–211
Fly Sofia Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SOF - BGY
5h 55m
€30–208
Fly Sofia Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane SOF - CIA
2. Take the train from Ciampino to Roma Terminitrain
5h 40m
€49–205
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane OTP - BLQ
5h 47m
€128–400
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain Fr
22h 10m
€130–251
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
24h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Roma Terminibus
27h 37m
€121–137

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: 602.9 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Italy?

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Roma Termini via Kumanovo in around 27h 37m.

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