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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Bulgaria is to bus via Ljubljana which costs $50 - $120 and takes 17h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $90 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Bulgaria?

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

How far is it from Trieste to Bulgaria?

The distance between Trieste and Bulgaria is 1013 km. The road distance is 1010.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $104.

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

The bus from Trieste to Sofia takes 14h including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Bulgaria bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Trieste to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Trieste to Bulgaria is to bus which takes 14h and costs $104. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $340 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Trieste to Bulgaria bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Trieste and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Trieste. It is currently 10:30 AM in Trieste and 11:30 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Trieste to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Bulgaria is 1010 km. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Trieste to Bulgaria.

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

Book your Trieste to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2123+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Trieste to Bulgaria - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Trieste to Bulgaria by bus, car, shuttle, plane, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
14h
$104
Bus via Ljubljana
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus stationbus N907 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Sofiabus N981
17h 47m
$54–112
Drive 1,010.2 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Sofiacar 1,010.2 km
9h 21m
$183–264
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LJU - SOF
8h 51m
$118–433
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRS - SOF
8h 14m
$92–331
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VCE - SOF
8h 38m
$102–499
Train to Treviso Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Treviso Centraletrain
2. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TSF - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
9h 20m
$169–476
Shuttle, shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Wien Hbfshuttle
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
9h
$125–1,059

Trieste to Bulgaria by bus

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14hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Trieste to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 1,013.3 km
Duration: 14h

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Bulgaria?

M&M Travel operates a bus from Trieste to Sofia twice a week. Tickets cost $104 and the journey takes 14h. Alternatively, ITA Airways, Bulgaria Air, and Ryanair fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily.

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