There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Tivoli by plane, train, bus, night train, car, 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 Fiumicino International Airport, train
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SOF - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Tivolitrain
6h 46m€26–157Bus, train via Trieste
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Roma Tiburtinatrain Fr
22h€166–244Train, night train
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtinatrain Fr
39h 28m€236–368Drive 1,651.2 km
- Drive from Sofia to Tivolicar 1,651.2 km
15h 44m€267–385Fly to Roma Ciampino Airport, train
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane SOF - CIA
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Tivolitrain
6h 49m€60–266Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus
- Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Durrësbus
- Take the busferry from Durrës to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
23h 10mBus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ljubljanabus
- Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N997
24h 34m€141–186Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Terni - Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Terni to Roma Tiburtinatrain Re
28h 59m€134–162
Sofia to Tivoli by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Tivoli is to fly and train which costs €25 - €160 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Tivoli is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €25 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Tivoli. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at TIVOLI | Via Empolitana via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Durrës and ROMA | Ponte Mammolo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Tivoli. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Tivoli via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 28m.
The distance between Sofia and Tivoli is 1006 km. The road distance is 1651.2 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Tivoli without a car is to bus and train via Trieste which takes 22h and costs €160 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Sofia to Tivoli, including transfers.
Sofia to Tivoli bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Tivoli train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Sofia to Tivoli bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Tirana station.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Tivoli, Italy?
You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to TIVOLI | Via Empolitana via Ljubljana, Ljubljana bus station, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Tiburtina/Verano, Rebibbia, and ROMA | Rebibbia in around 24h 34m.
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Sofia Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–160
Flights from Sofia Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Roma Termini to Tivoli
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Roma Termini to Tivoli
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Terni to Roma Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +359 2 980 56 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- mm-travel.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €88
- Schedules at
- mm-travel.bg
- Book at
- tickets.mm-travel.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80
- Schedules at
- mm-travel.bg
- Book at
- tickets.mm-travel.bg
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Getting to Rome from the airport
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Tivoli is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 6:41 AM in Sofia and 5:41 AM in Tivoli.
Sofia to Tivoli train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Tivoli is 1651 km. It takes approximately 15h 44m to drive from Sofia to Tivoli.
There are 1009+ hotels available in Tivoli.


