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

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  1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane CIA - SOF
    4h 47m
    $77–302
  2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane FCO - SOF
    5h
    $34–176
  3. Train, bus via Padova

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain train Fr
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 34m
    $161–223
  4. Drive  1,647.2 km

    1. Drive from Roma Termini to Sofiacar car 1,647.2 km
    15h 35m
    $333–480
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Ternitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terni - Bus Terminal to Kumanovobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus bus
    27h 3m
    $147–182
  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazionebus bus Itabus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 28m
    $127–176
  7. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Anagnina to Tiranabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 10m
    $167

Roma Termini to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Roma Termini, Italy and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair flies from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Roma Termini to Sofia Central Bus Station via Termini, Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Bologna Autostazione, and Bologna Centrale in around 28h 28m.

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