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How to get fromItaly to Bulgariaby plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Italy to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BRI - SOF
    2h 25m
    $56–247

  2. Train, bus via Padova

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain train 8900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 37m
    $166–203

  3. Drive  1,647 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Sofiacar car 1,647 km
    15h 34m
    $298–431

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Ternitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terni - Bus Terminal to Kumanovobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus bus
    27h 12m
    $148–185

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazionebus bus Itabus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 24m
    $128–172

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Anagnina to Tiranabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 10m
    $168

Italy to Bulgaria by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration28h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Italy and Bulgaria?

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Termini to Sofia Central Bus Station via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Bologna Autostazione, and Bologna Centrale in around 28h 24m.

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