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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Rome is to fly which costs €45 - €110 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €45 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria to Rome. 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 Rome?

The distance between Bulgaria and Rome is 971 km. The road distance is 1648.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Rome without a car is to bus and train via Venice which takes 22h 10m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Bulgaria to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Rome bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Rome?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €140 and takes 27h 37m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Rome bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Rome?

Rome is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 7:22 PM in Bulgaria and 6:22 PM in Rome.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Rome is 1648 km. It takes approximately 15h 37m to drive from Bulgaria to Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21427+ hotels available in Rome.

Bulgaria to Rome - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Bulgaria to Rome 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 Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SOF - FCO
5h 30m
€49–104
Fly Sofia Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport, train
cheapest
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
€44–195
Bus, train via Venice
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
Drive 1,648.4 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Romecar 1,648.4 km
15h 37m
€250–361
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane OTP - FCO
6h 12m
€137–408
Fly Varna Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane VAR - FCO
5h 48m
€150–292
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane OTP - CIA
6h 37m
€132–444
Fly Sofia Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane SOF - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
6h 53m
€47–196
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Triestebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale Station to Roma Tiburtinatrain 8902 / ...
22h 25m
€134–219
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
23h 54m
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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bulgaria to Rome.

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Distance: 970.7 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Rome, Italy?

Wizz Air, Bulgaria Air, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Roma Termini via Kumanovo in around 27h 37m.

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