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How to get fromLugano to Sofiaby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Sofia by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane MXP - SOF
    2h 43m
    $62–198

  2. Bus via Verona

    1. Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 41m
    $109–113

  3. Drive  1,435.6 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Sofiacar car 1,435.6 km
    14h 12m
    $290–419

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 18m
    $108–109

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    25h 18m

Lugano to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration23h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,303.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Sofia Central Bus Station via Verona Porta Nuova in around 21h 41m.

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