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How to get fromRome to Bulgariaby plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Sofia Airport

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    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane FCO - SOF
    5h 17m
    $30–177

  2. Train, bus via Padova

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain train 8924 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 42m
    $160–225

  3. Drive  1,647 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Sofiacar car 1,647 km
    15h 34m
    $298–431

  4. Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Sofia Airport

    1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane CIA - SOF
    5h 5m
    $88–293

  5. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane FCO - VAR
    5h 59m
    $159–346

  6. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane FCO - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    7h 52m
    $47–232

  7. Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane CIA - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    7h 39m
    $80–338

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Trieste C.letrain train 8918
    2. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 58m
    $185–266

  9. 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
    26h 36m
    $125–161

  10. Train, bus #2

    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 12m
    $148–184

  11. 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

Rome to Bulgaria by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration26h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 970.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bulgaria?

Wizz Air, Bulgaria Air, and Ryanair fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Sofia Central Bus Station via Bologna Autostazione and Bologna Centrale in around 26h 36m.

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