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How to get fromRome Airport (FCO) to Sofiaby plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Sofia by plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane FCO - SOF
    2h 28m
    $22–120

  2. 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
    21h 26m
    $166–273

  3. Drive 1,678.9 km

    1. Drive from Rome Airport (FCO) to Sofiacar car 1,678.9 km
    15h 44m
    $304–439

  4. 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
    29h
    $134–181

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Fara Sabina-Montelibtrain train Fl1
    2. Take the bus from MONTELIBRETTI | Stazione FS # f9958 to RIETI | Piazza Cavour # f1068bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rieti Station to Kumanovobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus bus
    29h 43m
    $153–183

  6. 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
    34h 13m
    $176

Rome Airport (FCO) to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 934.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Rome Airport (FCO), Italy and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Wizz Air, Bulgaria Air, and Ryanair fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 to Sofia Central Bus Station via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Bologna Autostazione, and Bologna Centrale in around 29h.

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