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

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  1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane FCO - SOF
    5h
    $27–117

  2. Train, bus via Padova

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain train 8900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 30m
    $173–239

  3. Drive 1,648.1 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Sofiacar car 1,648.1 km
    15h 32m
    $299–431

  4. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport

    1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane CIA - SOF
    4h 47m
    $57–222

  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
    $152–195

  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
    27h 15m
    $130–172

  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
    $170

Rome to Sofia by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration27h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 966.3 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Rome, 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 Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Sofia Central Bus Station via Bologna Autostazione and Bologna Centrale in around 27h 15m.

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