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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Sofia is to train and bus and fly which costs $50 - $290 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $80 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Trieste. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from Venice to Sofia?

The distance between Venice and Sofia is 962 km. The road distance is 1139.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Sofia without a car is to bus via Trieste which takes 17h and costs $110 - $125.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Venice to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Sofia bus from?

Venice to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Tronchetto station.

Bus or fly from Venice to Sofia?

The best way to get from Venice to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Trieste, which costs $110 - $125 and takes 17h.

Where does the Venice to Sofia bus arrive?

Venice to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trieste station.

What is the time difference between Venice and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Venice. It is currently 7:50 AM in Venice and 8:50 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Venice to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Sofia is 1139 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Venice to Sofia.

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

Book your Venice to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2280+ hotels available in Sofia.

Venice to Sofia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Venice to Sofia by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VCE - SOF
6h 38m
$71–251
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bresciatrain
2. Take the bus from Brescia Solferino Bus Station to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BGY - SOF
7h 54m
$54–283
Bus via Trieste
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Triestebus N406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
17h
$114–121
Drive 1,139.5 km
1. Drive from Venice to Sofiacar 1,139.5 km
11h
$230–332
Fly from Treviso Airport
1. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TSF - SOF
7h 25m
$86–241
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BLQ - SOF
6h 9m
$81–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Piazzale Roma to San Donà di Piavebus 25a / ...
2. Take the bus from San Donà di Piave to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
20h 30m
$128
Bus via Ljubljana
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Ljubljana bus stationbus N403 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
21h 15m
$145–197

Venice to Sofia by bus

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Distance: 962.2 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Sofia Central Bus Station via Trieste in around 17h.

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