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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Bulgaria is to train and fly which costs $60 - $250 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Bulgaria is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $60 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Sofia via Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 42m.

How far is it from Messina to Bulgaria?

The distance between Messina and Bulgaria is 1032 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Bulgaria without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 32h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Messina to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Bulgaria bus from?

Messina to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Messina to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 10:31 PM in Messina and 11:31 PM in Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Messina to Bulgaria - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
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1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CTA - SOF
6h 47m
$63–248
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
32h 42m
Ferry, drive, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Port Of Baricar
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Durrëscarferry
4. Drive from Port Of Durres to Sofiacar
22h 28m
$198–393
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CTA - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 16m
$172–487
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane CTA - VAR
10h 18m
$177–467
Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train
3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SUF - SOF
6h 34m
Bus and ferry, bus via Skopje
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
33h 34m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Messina to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 1,031.6 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Bulgaria. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania Via Archimede, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport, then take the subway to Sofia Serdica. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Sofia via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Tirana in around 32h 42m.

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