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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Trieste is to bus via Ljubljana which costs €40 - €130 and takes 17h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Trieste is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at Trieste. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Trieste?

The distance between Sofia and Trieste is 905 km. The road distance is 1011.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Trieste without a car is to bus which takes 14h 30m and costs €88.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Sofia to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Trieste bus from?

Sofia to Trieste bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Trieste?

The best way to get from Sofia to Trieste is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €88 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Sofia to Trieste bus arrive?

Sofia to Trieste bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Trieste station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Trieste?

Trieste is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 4:14 AM in Sofia and 3:14 AM in Trieste.

Can I drive from Sofia to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Trieste is 1012 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Sofia to Trieste.

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

Book your Sofia to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 2338+ hotels available in Trieste.

Sofia to Trieste - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Trieste by plane, bus, car, 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 Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane SOF - TRS
7h 29m
€80–288
Bus via Ljubljana
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Ljubljana bus stationbus N981
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Triestebus N862 / ...
17h 23m
€41–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Triestebus
14h 30m
€88
Drive 1,011.9 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Triestecar 1,011.9 km
9h 28m
€155–224
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane SOF - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h
€96–371
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane SOF - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
9h 23m
€86–421
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SOF - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain
9h 17m
€68–289

Sofia to Trieste by bus

2Weekly Buses

14h 30mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 905.2 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

Bulgaria Air, ITA Airways, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) twice daily. Alternatively, M&M Travel operates a bus from Sofia to Trieste twice a week. Tickets cost €88 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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