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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Sofia is to bus and fly which costs $55 - $200 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Sofia is to bus and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $55 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Sofia. 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 Sofia?

The distance between Messina and Sofia is 1033 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Sofia 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 Sofia?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Messina to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Sofia bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Messina and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 10:59 AM in Messina and 11:59 AM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2111+ hotels available in Sofia.

Messina to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Sofia by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, 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.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
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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
6h 3m
$59–192
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
$218–323
Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly
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 46m
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PMO - SOF
10h 39m
$99–258
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 27m

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

4Weekly Planes

3h 10mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Sofia.

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Distance: 1,033.3 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Sofia. 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 line 4 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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