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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Sofia is to bus and fly which costs $55 - $200 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 55m.

How far is it from Palermo to Sofia?

The distance between Palermo and Sofia is 1047 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Sofia without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 37h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Sofia?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Palermo to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Sofia bus from?

Palermo to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Bus or fly from Palermo to Sofia?

The best way to get from Palermo to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $310 and takes 40h 55m.

Where does the Palermo to Sofia bus arrive?

Palermo to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

What is the time difference between Palermo and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 11:34 AM in Palermo and 12:34 PM in Sofia.

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

Book your Palermo to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2296+ hotels available in Sofia.

Palermo to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Sofia by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Fly from Palermo Airport
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PMO - SOF
5h 7m
$44–216
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebusferry
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
37h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisicar
4. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
5. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Sofiacar
23h 42m
$288–472
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CTA - SOF
6h 48m
$58–200
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TPS - SOF
8h 43m
$82–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
40h 55m
$240–304
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Caserta pzza Garibaldibus
2. Take the busferry from Caserta stazione to Durrësbusferry
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
4. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
41h 15m
$194–224

Palermo to Sofia by bus

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Distance: 1,046.8 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Sofia Central Bus Station via Bologna Centrale in around 40h 55m.

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