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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Velingrad is to fly and train which costs $45 - $170 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Velingrad is to fly and train which takes 10h 17m and costs $55 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Velingrad?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Velingrad. However, there are services departing from Roma and arriving at Velingrad via Padova and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 48m.

How far is it from Rome to Velingrad?

The distance between Rome and Velingrad is 1044 km. The road distance is 1784.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Velingrad without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 31m and costs $190 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Rome to Velingrad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Velingrad bus from?

Rome to Velingrad bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma station.

Where does the Rome to Velingrad bus arrive?

Rome to Velingrad bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Padova station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Velingrad?

Velingrad is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 5:32 PM in Rome and 6:32 PM in Velingrad.

Can I drive from Rome to Velingrad?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Velingrad is 1785 km. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Rome to Velingrad.

Where can I stay near Velingrad?

There are 26+ hotels available in Velingrad.

Rome to Velingrad - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Velingrad by plane, train, bus, car, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CIA - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Septemvritrain
10h 17m
$55–202
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Sofia Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FCO - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Septemvritrain
10h 30m
$48–169
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain
2. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgradbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Velingradbus
26h 31m
$190–260
Drive 1,784.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Velingradcar 1,784.6 km
17h
$323–467
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane FCO - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Velingradbus
13h 1m
$88–245
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NAP - SOF
3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Septemvritrain
11h 51m
$79–228
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Roma to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Blagoevgradbus
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Velingradbus
29h 48m
$148–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pazardzhikbus
4. Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Velingradbus
34h 31m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Velingradbus
35h 35m

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

8Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,044 km
Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Velingrad, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Roma to Velingrad via Padova, Padova, and Blagoevgrad in around 29h 48m.

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