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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Trieste is to bus via Ljubljana which costs €65 - €130 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Trieste is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at Trieste. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Trieste?

The distance between Bulgaria and Trieste is 909 km. The road distance is 1011.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Trieste without a car is to bus which takes 14h 30m and costs €88.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Bulgaria to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Trieste bus from?

Bulgaria to Trieste bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Trieste?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Trieste is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €88 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Trieste bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Trieste bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Trieste station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Trieste?

Trieste is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 3:14 AM in Bulgaria and 2:14 AM in Trieste.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Trieste is 1012 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Bulgaria to Trieste.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bulgaria to Trieste?

Book your Bulgaria to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 3281+ hotels available in Trieste.

Bulgaria to Trieste - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Bulgaria to Trieste by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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 Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane SOF - TRS
7h 33m
€78–211
Bus via Ljubljana
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Ljubljana bus stationbus N981
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Triestebus 402 / ...
19h 15m
€66–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Triestebus
14h 30m
€88
Drive 1,011.9 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Triestecar 1,011.9 km
9h 28m
€159–229
Fly Sofia Airport to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane SOF - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 4m
€100–493
Fly Sofia Airport to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane SOF - KLU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Trieste Centraleshuttle
10h 23m
€231–871
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Treviso Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane OTP - TSF
3. Take the train from Treviso Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain
9h 31m
€154–452

Bulgaria to Trieste by bus

2Weekly Buses

14h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 908.7 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Trieste, Italy?

Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, M&M Travel operates a bus from Sofia to Trieste twice a week. Tickets cost €88 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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