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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Sofia is to train and bus and fly which costs $55 - $220 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $60 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Sofia. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 23h 58m.

How far is it from Genoa to Sofia?

The distance between Genoa and Sofia is 1214 km. The road distance is 1517.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 23h 58m and costs $104.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Genoa to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Sofia bus from?

Genoa to Sofia bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Genoa station.

Bus or fly from Genoa to Sofia?

The best way to get from Genoa to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $60 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $104 and takes 23h 58m.

Where does the Genoa to Sofia bus arrive?

Genoa to Sofia bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Genoa and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Genoa. It is currently 9:40 AM in Genoa and 10:40 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Genoa to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Sofia is 1517 km. It takes approximately 14h 20m to drive from Genoa to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Genoa to Sofia?

Book your Genoa to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Genoa to Sofia by plane, bus, car, 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 from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
best
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane GOA - SOF
7h 39m
$62–193
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BGY - SOF
8h 43m
$55–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofiabus
23h 58m
$104
Drive 1,517.5 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Sofiacar 1,517.5 km
14h 20m
$275–397
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MXP - SOF
9h 7m
$79–242
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingottotrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRN - SOF
7h 56m
$62–245
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BLQ - SOF
9h 17m
$109–300
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NCE - SOF
9h 10m
$89–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Dupnitsabus
2. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Sofiatrain 5612 / ...
28h 9m
$107–110

Genoa to Sofia by bus

5Weekly Buses

23h 58mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,213.6 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and four other airlines fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, Yubim operates a bus from Genoa to Sofia 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 23h 58m. M&M Travel also services this route once a week.

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