How to travel from Sofia to Rome

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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $96.

Distance: 556 miles (895 km)

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$95

Average price

Cheapest

$171

Average price

5h 28m

Average total duration

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2h 28m

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3h 0m

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31h 54m

Average total duration

31h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2.7 - 5.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Wizz Air

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Sofia to Rome

How to get from Sofia to Rome by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Sofia to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BuzzFR 6308
08:30PM1h45
Sofia Airport
09:15PMRome Ciampino Airport
$1071One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BuzzFR 6308
08:30PM1h45
Sofia Airport
09:15PMRome Ciampino Airport
$1071One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

BuzzFR 6308
08:30PM1h45
Sofia Airport
09:15PMRome Ciampino Airport
$1071One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:50PM38h25
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
12:15PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
$1581One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:45PM41h20
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
02:05PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$1811One-way
1 transfer
Bulgaria AirFB449
07:00AM1h55
Sofia Airport
07:55AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$1221One-way
0 transfers
BuzzFR 625
01:40PM1h45
Sofia Airport
02:25PMRome Ciampino Airport
$1511One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ7177
07:00AM1h55
Sofia Airport
07:55AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$2121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Rome.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sofia and Rome including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Rome is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Rome:

A flight is $75 (€61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Rome costing on average $96 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Sofia to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 32h 20m.

The distance from Sofia to Rome is approximately 556 miles (895 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Rome is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Rome as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sofia to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sofia to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Buzz, KM Malta Airlines, ITA, Bulgaria Air, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sofia to Rome:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Buzz, KM Malta Airlines, ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Sofia to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.

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