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How to get fromSofia to Imolaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Imola by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane SOF - BLQ
    5h 32m
    €112–332

  2. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane SOF - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna centraletrain train
    9h 28m
    €80–265

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Padovabus bus
    2. Take the train from Padova to Bologna centraletrain train 8927 / ...
    20h 36m
    €107–125

  4. Drive  1,309.7 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Imolacar car 1,309.7 km
    12h 31m
    €237–343

  5. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane SOF - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    9h 38m
    €101–364

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus bus
    23h 1m
    €98–101

Sofia to Imola by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,053.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) once daily. Alternatively, M&M Travel operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bologna Centrale once a week. Tickets cost €95 and the journey takes 21h 30m.

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