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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $60 - $130 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $50 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Sofia via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 36m.

How far is it from Rome to Bulgaria?

The distance between Rome and Bulgaria is 926 km. The road distance is 1648 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 36m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Rome to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bulgaria bus from?

Rome to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Roma Termini station.

Bus or fly from Rome to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Rome to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $50 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $170 and takes 26h 36m.

Where does the Rome to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Rome to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 1:31 PM in Rome and 2:31 PM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Rome to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bulgaria is 1648 km. It takes approximately 15h 32m to drive from Rome to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2103+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Rome to Bulgaria - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or busferry

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

Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CIA - SOF
5h 7m
$53–241
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofiabus
20h 36m
$133–218
Drive 1,648 km
1. Drive from Rome to Sofiacar 1,648 km
15h 32m
$299–431
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FCO - SOF
5h 10m
$61–121
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane FCO - VAR
5h 59m
$180–350
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FCO - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 32m
$160–490
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CIA - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 33m
$152–540
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane CIA - VAR
11h 15m
$182–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
26h 36m
$143–166
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
30h 16m

Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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2h 33mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Rome to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 926.3 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bulgaria?

Ryanair flies from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Termini to Sofia via Kumanovo in around 26h 36m.

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