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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rome is to fly which costs €25 - €150 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €25 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Rome. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Rome. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Roma Termini via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 29m.

How far is it from Sofia to Rome?

The distance between Sofia and Rome is 968 km. The road distance is 1647.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Rome without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 56m and costs €170 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Sofia to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Rome bus from?

Sofia to Rome bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Rome train from?

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

Bus or fly from Sofia to Rome?

The best way to get from Sofia to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €25 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Ljubljana, which costs €140 - €180 and takes 23h 5m.

Where does the Sofia to Rome bus arrive?

Sofia to Rome bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Ljubljana station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Rome?

Rome is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 11:43 AM in Sofia and 10:43 AM in Rome.

Where does the Sofia to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Rome is 1648 km. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Sofia to Rome.

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

Book your Sofia to Rome bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21310+ hotels available in Rome.

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Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SOF - FCO
4h 59m
€26–150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
20h 56m
€177–237
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Durrësbus
3. Take the carferry from Durrës to Port of Baricarferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
28h 2m
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 Roma Terminitrain
38h 29m
€237–341
Fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane SOF - CIA
5h 7m
€79–256
Fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane SOF - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
5h 57m
€58–362
Bus via Ljubljana
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N997
23h 5m
€144–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Rieti Stationbus
3. Take the bus from RIETI | Via Sassetti Via Salaria # f1075 to ROMA | Stazione Tiburtina FS # f15052bus
28h 37m
€125–143
Drive 1,647.7 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Romecar 1,647.7 km
15h 42m
€267–386

Sofia to Rome by bus and train

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Distance: 968.1 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

Wizz Air, Bulgaria Air, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Ljubljana and Ljubljana bus station in around 23h 5m.

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