How to get to Rome from Sofia

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Compare coach 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 coach with prices starting from £81. 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 coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £81, and a flight costs an average of £25.

Distance: 895 km

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Coach

£163

Average Price

£146

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Cheapest

5h 28m

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2h 28m

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3h 0m

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30h 11m

Average total duration

29h 41m

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30m

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2.7 - 5.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

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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 to Rome from Sofia by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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.

Bulgaria AirFB449
07:051h50
Sofia Airport
07:55Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
£901One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Bulgaria AirFB449
07:051h50
Sofia Airport
07:55Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
£901One-way
0 changes

Fastest

BuzzFR 625
18:501h45
Sofia Airport
19:35Rome Ciampino Airport
£1811One-way
0 changes

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
22:5038h25
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
12:15Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
£1861One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
22:5032h20
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
06:10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
£1911One-way
2 changes
Austrian AirlinesOS776+Air DolomitiOS549+ITAOS6692
18:4513h40
Sofia Airport
07:25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
£8061One-way
2 changes

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FAQs: 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 travel options from Sofia to Rome. You can take a coach or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Rome is a flight with an average price of £15.

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

A flight is £69 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Sofia to Rome costing on average £84.

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

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Coach takes on average 32 h 20 min.

Rome is approximately 555 miles away from Sofia.

The average frequency per day from Sofia to Rome is:

  • 3 coaches a day.
  • Around 24 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Sofia to Rome:

  • Most travellers catch their flight from Sofia Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Sofia to Rome:

  • FlixBus can get you to Rome by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Sofia to Rome for £84 on Omio.
  • Wizz Air, Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, Alitalia, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines or Austrian Airlines can take you to Rome by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Ryanair from Sofia to Rome for £15.

Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Rome with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flights with Wizz Air or Ryanair with 2 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rome as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Sofia to Rome.

Looking to extend your trip from Sofia to Rome? Many Omio customers who go from Sofia to Rome usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice or Paris. If you're looking to explore Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice or Paris from Rome, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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