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

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There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Sofia by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane MXP - SOF
    1h 51m
    $60–196

  2. Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BGY - SOF
    5h 23m
    $30–195

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 13m
    $124–139

  4. Drive  1,385.5 km

    1. Drive from Milan to Sofiacar car 1,385.5 km
    13h 17m
    $251–362

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    21h
    $101

  6. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 40m
    $115–142

Milan to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,274 km
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

M&M Travel operates a bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost $101 and the journey takes 21h.

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