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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Bulgaria is to train and fly which costs $55 - $190 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Bulgaria is to train and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $55 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 42m.

How far is it from Messina to Bulgaria?

The distance between Messina and Bulgaria is 1031 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Bulgaria without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 32h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Messina to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Bulgaria bus from?

Messina to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Messina to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 7:56 AM in Messina and 8:56 AM in Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2271+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Messina to Bulgaria - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Bulgaria by train, plane, busferry, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
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1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CTA - SOF
6h 49m
$59–181
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
32h 42m
Ferry, drive, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisicar
3. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
4. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Sofiacar
21h 1m
$227–378
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane CTA - VAR
10h 50m
$218–380
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CTA - OTP
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
9h 28m
$66–276
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PMO - SOF
8h 58m
$73–276
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Istanbul (IST)plane CTA - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
14h 4m
$150–367
Bus and ferry, bus via Skopje
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
33h 34m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Messina to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 1,031.2 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Bulgaria. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport, then take the subway to Sofia Serdica. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Sofia Central Bus Station via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Tirana in around 32h 42m.

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