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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $45 - $170 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $45 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Sofia 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 Sofia?

The distance between Messina and Sofia is 1027 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Sofia 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 Sofia?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Messina to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Sofia bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Messina and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 5:46 AM in Messina and 6:46 AM in Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Sofia?

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

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Messina to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Sofia by train, plane, busferry, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
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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 44m
$48–166
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 car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Vloracarferry
4. Drive from Port of Vlora to Sofiacar
21h 35m
$228–368
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PMO - SOF
8h 32m
$67–235
Ferry, train, shuttle to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train
3. Take a shuttle bus from S. Eufemia Lamezia Terme - Stazione FS to 2º Reggimento Aves Sirioshuttle
4. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SUF - SOF
9h 28m
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 Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
33h 42m

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

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Distance: 1,026.8 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Sofia, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Sofia. 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 Летище София Терминал 1, then take the line 84 bus to Ул. Ген. Гурко. 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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