Rome2Rio

How to get fromRimini to Sofiaby train, plane, bus, car, or busferry

Find Transport to Sofia

See all options

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

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

  1. Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BLQ - SOF
    5h 36m
    $73–317

  2. Train to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rimini to Falconara Marittimatrain train
    2. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane AOI - SOF
    9h 19m
    $67–323

  3. Train, bus via Padova

    1. Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Padovatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 16m
    $128–183

  4. Drive  1,318.5 km

    1. Drive from Rimini to Sofiacar car 1,318.5 km
    13h 46m
    $239–345

  5. Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane FLR - SOF
    9h
    $121–393

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 11m
    $120–154

  7. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Rimini to Tiranabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 18m
    $173

Rimini to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Rimini to Sofia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,123.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Rimini to Sofia. However, you can take the train to Bologna Centrale, walk to Bologna Centrale FS, take the train to Bologna Aeroporto, walk to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 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 train from Rimini to Sofia Central Bus Station via Bologna centrale, Padova, and Padova in around 19h 16m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There