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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Palermo is to fly which costs €45 - €200 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Palermo is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €45 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Palermo via Tirana, Stazione Marittima and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 43m.

How far is it from Sofia to Palermo?

The distance between Sofia and Palermo is 1045 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Palermo without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 30h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Sofia to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Palermo bus from?

Sofia to Palermo bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Sofia station.

Where does the Sofia to Palermo bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sofia and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 9:01 AM in Sofia and 8:01 AM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Palermo by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, ferry, shuttle, 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.

Fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SOF - PMO
6h 55m
€49–197
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
30h 43m
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
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermocar
21h 50m
€231–367
Fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane SOF - TPS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
10h 1m
€67–252
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SOF - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centraletrain
8h 27m
€59–186
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
34h 29m
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
4. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus
5. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Palermoferry
42h 10m

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 51mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sofia to Palermo.

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Distance: 1,045.2 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Bulgaria Air, ITA Airways, and seven other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice daily.

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