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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Messina is to fly and train which costs €65 - €240 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Messina is to fly and train which takes 9h 10m and costs €65 - €240.

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 873 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 11h 5m 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 2:53 PM in Sofia and 1:53 PM in Messina.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Messina?

Book your Sofia to Messina bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Messina by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, train, night train, car, or car 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 Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane SOF - REG
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
11h 5m
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SOF - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 10m
€65–237
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
Train, night train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
6. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
45h 4m
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Port Of Vloracar
2. Take the carferry 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
21h 32m
€203–309
Bus, bus and ferry via Skopje
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 busferry from Durrës to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
36h 11m

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

19Weekly Planes

9h 42mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sofia to Messina.

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Distance: 873.1 km
Duration: 11h 5m

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 Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Ravagnese - Aeroporto, take the line 118 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Reggio Calabria C.Le, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. 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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