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How to Travel from

Sofia to Lugano

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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:
$35.37–$391.64
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$26.53–$240.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.14–$480.07
Plane from Sofia Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.24–$694.85

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:
$176.87–$619.04
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.67–$480.07

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.04–$821.18

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$176.87–$315.84
Plane from Sofia Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$51.80–$416.91
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.50–$442.17

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.01–$252.67
Plane from Sofia Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$15.16–$151.60

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$176.87–$315.84
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$252.67–$821.18
Plane from Sofia Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$51.80–$416.91

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:
$101.07–$353.74
Plane from Sofia Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$492.71

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.11–$15.16

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.63–$18.95

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:
$56.85–$94.75

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:
$10.74–$15.16

TerraVision IT

Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.58–$12.63

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:
$5.18–$20.21

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Stazione
Ave. Duration:
21h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$138.97–$176.87

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:
$13.90–$24.00

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$27.79

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:
$164.24–$252.67

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.74–$82.12

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.27–$63.17

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.69–$24.00

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.95–$9.48
Train from Monza to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.67–$5.94

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.90–$69.48
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.48–$138.97

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.06–$82.12

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$16.42
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.17–$75.80

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.18–$8.21

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$12.00

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Lugano is to bus which costs $53.26 - $97.83 and takes 23h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs $92.39 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Lugano via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 15m.

How far is it from Sofia to Lugano?

The distance between Sofia and Lugano is 1308 km. The road distance is 1479.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Lugano without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 48m and costs $141.30 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Sofia to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Lugano bus from?

Sofia to Lugano bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Lugano?

The best way to get from Sofia to Lugano is to train which takes 38h 15m and costs $271.74 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $97.83 and takes 23h 45m.

Where does the Sofia to Lugano bus arrive?

Sofia to Lugano bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Milan Lampugnano M1 station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Lugano?

Lugano is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 09:49 in Sofia and 08:49 in Lugano.

Where does the Sofia to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Lugano is 1479 km. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from Sofia to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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