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25 h 22 min
1167 km.
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Rome, Italy → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rome to Sofia

Composite routes from Rome to Sofia

Cheapest
25 h 22 min
Car
1167 km.
from $64
Other
7 h 12 min
Plane, Train
932 km.
from $123.98
27 h 13 min
Train, Bus
930 km.
from $294.26
7 h 20 min
Plane, Train
932 km.
from $161.13
7 h 59 min
Train, Plane
931 km.
from $118.33
27 h 52 min
930 km.
from $206.15
37 h 21 min
932 km.
from $143.04

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$206.52
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$33.70–$369.57
Plane from Naples International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.30–$282.61

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$413.04

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Ciampino – G.B. Pastine International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$239.13
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$28.26–$163.04
Plane from Naples International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$28.26–$163.04

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$413.04

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$42.39

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$119.57
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.57–$70.65

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$70.65–$97.83
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$54.35

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$43.48
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.28–$5.11
Train from Sofia to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.50–$5.33

Bus operators

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
17h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$152.17

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Kumanovo to Kyustendil
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

Durmo Tours

Phone:
+389 42 217 370
Email:
Website:
durmotours.com.mk/
Bus from L'Aquila to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
28h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$108.70

Hak Bus

Phone:
+389 75 209 209
Email:
Website:
hakbus.org/
Bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
21h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$116.66

TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto

Phone:
085.43212
Email:
Website:
tuabruzzo.it/
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquila
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

Kyustendil Municipality Transport

Phone:
+359 7855 0204
Email:
Website:
kyustendil.bg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=319&Itemid=273&lang=bg
Bus from Kyustendil to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily

Samokov Bus

Phone:
0722 60019
Email:
Website:
samokov-info.com
Bus from Kyustendil to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2.93–$4.35

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Sofia is to fly and train which costs $33.70 - $184.78 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Sofia is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs $33.70 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Samokov via Kumanovo and Kyustendil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 52m.

How far is it from Rome to Sofia?

The distance between Rome and Sofia is 980 km. The road distance is 1758.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 13m and costs $152.17 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Rome to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Sofia bus from?

Rome to Sofia bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Roma Termini station.

Where does the Rome to Sofia bus arrive?

Rome to Sofia bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 13:43 in Rome and 14:43 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Rome to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Sofia is 1758 km. It takes approximately 16h 34m to drive from Rome to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 13+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.63 per night.
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