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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $65 - $220 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $100 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Sofia via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.

How far is it from Venice to Sofia?

The distance between Venice and Sofia is 962 km. The road distance is 1140.6 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 train and bus which takes 17h 16m and costs $120 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 23m and costs $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Ljubljana, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 19h 54m.

Where does the Venice to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Venice and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Venice. It is currently 2:06 AM in Venice and 3:06 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Venice to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Sofia is 1141 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2302+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

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

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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 23m
$72–182
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
cheapest
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
$68–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain
2. Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Trieste Centraletrain Re
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
17h 16m
$122–148
Drive 1,140.6 km
1. Drive from Venice to Sofiacar 1,140.6 km
10h 57m
$207–298
Fly from Treviso Airport
1. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TSF - SOF
4h 55m
$101–297
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Padova to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BGY - SOF
7h 43m
$300–896
Bus via Ljubljana
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Ljubljana bus stationbus N907 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Sofiabus N981
19h 54m
$109–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Donà di Piave to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
20h 33m
$117–136

Venice to Sofia by train and bus

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17h 16mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.2 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, 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 via Ljubljana bus station in around 19h 54m.

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