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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $70 - $220 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Bulgaria is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $65 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at Sofia via Venezia, Viale Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

How far is it from Venice to Bulgaria?

The distance between Venice and Bulgaria is 977 km. The road distance is 1140.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 12m and costs $110 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Venice to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Bulgaria bus from?

Venice to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione station.

Bus or fly from Venice to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Venice to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $70 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 18h 43m.

Where does the Venice to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Venice to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Venice and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Venice. It is currently 2:54 PM in Venice and 3:54 PM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Venice to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Bulgaria is 1141 km. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Venice to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Venice to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VCE - SOF
6h 54m
$73–213
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the bus from Verona to Bergamobus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BGY - SOF
7h 53m
$44–235
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain 3431 / ...
2. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
17h 12m
$115–152
Drive 1,140.6 km
1. Drive from Venice to Sofiacar 1,140.6 km
10h 58m
$207–298
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BLQ - SOF
6h 29m
$68–272
Fly Treviso Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TSF - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 6m
$155–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofiabus
18h 43m
$133–174
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
19h 44m
$110–208

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 976.8 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Bulgaria?

Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Yubim operates a bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofia 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 17h 33m.

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