What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Palermo is to fly which costs €35 - €190 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €35 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Durrës and Caserta pzza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 15m.

How far is it from Sofia to Palermo?

The distance between Sofia and Palermo is 1049 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Palermo without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 31h 42m and costs €210 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Palermo?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Sofia to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Palermo bus from?

Sofia to Palermo bus services, operated by Kaleia, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Palermo?

The best way to get from Sofia to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €35 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €200 - €280 and takes 41h 5m.

Where does the Sofia to Palermo bus arrive?

Sofia to Palermo bus services, operated by Kaleia, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 2:15 AM in Sofia and 1:15 AM in Palermo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Palermo?

Book your Sofia to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6170+ hotels available in Palermo.

Sofia to Palermo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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Fly to Palermo Airport
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SOF - PMO
5h 15m
€38–190
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
2. Take the train from Trieste C.le to Napolitrain
3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
31h 42m
€218–331
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
37h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Port Of Vloracar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa S. Giovannicar
4. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
5. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
24h 1m
€255–396
Fly to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane SOF - TPS
2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
9h 7m
€61–288
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Caserta stazionebusferry
4. Take the bus from Caserta pzza Garibaldi to Palermo Terminal Busbus
40h 15m
€172–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
41h 5m
€205–275

Sofia to Palermo by bus

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Distance: 1,048.6 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Palermo via Bologna Centrale in around 41h 5m.

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