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

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There are 8 ways to get from Italy to Sofia by plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BRI - SOF
    2h 28m
    $63–168

  2. Fly from Naples Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane NAP - SOF
    4h 36m
    $37–167

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain train Fr
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofiabus bus
    20h 29m
    $128–215

  4. Drive 1,648 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Sofiacar car 1,648 km
    15h 32m
    $299–431

  5. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BLQ - SOF
    4h 50m
    $53–236

  6. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane FCO - SOF
    5h 10m
    $60–120

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus bus
    26h 36m
    $142–165

  8. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Anagnina to Tiranabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus bus
    33h 37m

Italy to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Italy and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Termini to Sofia via Kumanovo in around 26h 36m.

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