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How to Travel from

Sofia to Locarno

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$336.96

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$413.04
Plane from Sofia Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$413.04

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$271.74
Plane from Sofia Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.57–$358.70

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$217.39

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$271.74
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Sofia Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.57–$358.70

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$304.35
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Milan
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.91–$81.52

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04

TerraVision IT

Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.87

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$17.39

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
16h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$152.17
Bus from Sofia to Stazione
Ave. Duration:
21h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$152.17

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$20.65

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91

Belegija Prevoz

Phone:
+381 63 608508
Website:
facebook.com/belegijaprevozmsi/
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$217.39

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.74–$76.09

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$59.78

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.07
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.89–$6.52
Train from Monza to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.15
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.87

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$47.83
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.00–$44.57
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.48–$76.09
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Locarno is to bus which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 25h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $97.83 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Locarno via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 21m.

How far is it from Sofia to Locarno?

The distance between Sofia and Locarno is 1342 km. The road distance is 1514.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Locarno without a car is to bus and train via Venice which takes 22h 18m and costs $184.78 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Sofia to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Locarno?

The best way to get from Sofia to Locarno is to train which takes 38h 21m and costs $260.87 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 25h 30m.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Locarno?

Locarno is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 13:36 in Locarno.

Where does the Sofia to Locarno train arrive?

Sofia to Locarno train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Locarno is 1515 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Sofia to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2525+ hotels available in Locarno. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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