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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Messina is to fly and ferry which costs €60 - €75 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Messina is to fly and ferry which takes 10h 12m and costs €60 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Messina. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.

How far is it from Sofia to Messina?

The distance between Sofia and Messina is 1031 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Messina without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 33h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Sofia to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Messina bus from?

Sofia to Messina bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Messina bus arrive?

Sofia to Messina bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 10:14 PM in Sofia and 9:14 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Messina.

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

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

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

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SOF - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 40m
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane SOF - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 12m
€61–74
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
33h 35m
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Port Of Vloracar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
19h 24m
€197–313
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane SOF - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
7h 15m
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SOF - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 39m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Durrësbus
3. Take the car ferry from Durrës to Port of Baricarferry
4. Take the bus from Bari to Messinabus
38h 17m

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

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Distance: 1,030.8 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Messina. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Tirana and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 33h 35m.

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