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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Parma is to fly and train which costs €65 - €260 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Parma is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs €60 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Parma?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Parma. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Parma via Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Parma?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Parma. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Parma via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 56m.

How far is it from Sofia to Parma?

The distance between Sofia and Parma is 1104 km. The road distance is 1338.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Parma without a car is to bus and train via Trieste which takes 19h 35m and costs €120 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Sofia to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Parma bus from?

Sofia to Parma bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Parma train from?

Sofia to Parma train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Where does the Sofia to Parma bus arrive?

Sofia to Parma bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Parma?

Parma is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 6:09 AM in Sofia and 5:09 AM in Parma.

Where does the Sofia to Parma train arrive?

Sofia to Parma train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Parma is 1338 km. It takes approximately 13h 24m to drive from Sofia to Parma.

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

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Where can I stay near Parma?

There are 831+ hotels available in Parma.

Sofia to Parma - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Parma by plane, train, bus, night train, car, shuttle, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SOF - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
5h 47m
€64–303
Bus, train via Trieste
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain Re
3. Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Venezia Mestretrain
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
19h 35m
€126–193
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
6. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
36h 56m
€202–304
Drive 1,338.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Parmacar 1,338.3 km
13h 24m
€216–312
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SOF - BGY
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parmashuttle
7h 3m
€172–388
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SOF - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 18m
€69–253
Fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane SOF - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
8h 3m
€83–332
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
22h 53m
€104–165
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Parmabusferry
31h 34m
€175

Sofia to Parma by bus and train

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Distance: 1,104.3 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Parma. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), walk to Bologna Aeroporto, take the train to Bologna Centrale FS, walk to Bologna Centrale, then take the train to Parma. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Parma via Trieste, Trieste Centrale, Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr, Venezia Mestre, and Bologna Centrale in around 19h 35m.

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