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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Bulgaria is to bus and fly which costs $40 - $190 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Bulgaria is to bus and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $40 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station 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 5h 55m 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 4:22 AM in Messina and 5:22 AM in Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 343+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Messina to Bulgaria - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Bulgaria by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, train, 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.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CTA - SOF
5h 55m
$43–181
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 Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
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
$203–393
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Burgas Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane CTA - BOJ
9h 4m
$73–283
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 32m
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
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
7h 30m
$162–460
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane CTA - VAR
9h 22m
$187–310
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 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Messina to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 1,032.2 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Bulgaria. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, 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 Central Bus Station via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Tirana in around 32h 42m.

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