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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $55 - $240 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $55 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.

How far is it from Italy to Bulgaria?

The distance between Italy and Bulgaria is 603 km. The road distance is 1647 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus via Padova which takes 20h 37m and costs $160 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Italy to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Bulgaria bus from?

Italy to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.

Bus or fly from Italy to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Italy to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $55 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 27h 50m.

Where does the Italy to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Italy to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.

What is the time difference between Italy and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Italy. It is currently 8:58 PM in Italy and 9:58 PM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Italy to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Bulgaria is 1647 km. It takes approximately 15h 34m to drive from Italy to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2283+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Italy to Bulgaria - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Italy to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRI - SOF
2h 25m
$56–237
Train, bus via Padova
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain 8900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
20h 37m
$165–203
Drive 1,647 km
1. Drive from Rome to Sofiacar 1,647 km
15h 34m
$298–431
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
21h 32m
$185–270
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Ternitrain
2. Take the bus from Terni - Bus Terminal to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
27h 12m
$148–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
27h 50m
$127–172
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Anagnina to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
33h 10m
$167

Italy to Bulgaria by bus

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Distance: 602.6 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Italy and Bulgaria?

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Termini to Sofia Central Bus Station via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Bologna Autostazione, and Bologna Centrale in around 27h 50m.

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