How to get from Sofia to Rome
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You can get from Sofia to Rome by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Sofia to Rome on 29 Jun we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Sofia to Rome
 | Distance | 555 miles (895 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight or coach |
 | Ticket price range | £61 - £219 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £61 • 27 h 15 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • £219 • 1 h 45 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Lufthansa or Union Ivkoni International |
Travel 555 miles (895 km) by flight or coach to Rome from Sofia. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £61. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Lufthansa or Union Ivkoni International among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Sofia to Rome.
Travel Tips: Travel from Sofia to Rome
International travel from Sofia, Bulgaria to Rome, Italy is: Fully open.
Can I enter Italy if coming from Bulgaria?
Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria.
Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Rome if travelling from Sofia?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What measures do I need to follow in Rome, Italy due to the pandemic?
All travellers in Italy must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
- Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 27/06/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Sofia and Rome.
The current restriction level for returning to Sofia, Bulgaria from Italy is: Fully open.
Am I allowed to reenter Sofia, Bulgaria from Rome, Italy?
Reentering Bulgaria is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Sofia from Rome?
- There are no current restrictions
Which rules do I need to follow in Sofia, Bulgaria regarding COVID-19?
All travellers returning to Bulgaria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face masks: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 27/06/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Sofia from Rome here.
There are 2 ways to get from Sofia to Rome: flight or coach.
A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Rome, which costs on average £61.
This is compared to other ways of getting to Rome:
A coach journey is usually £158 less than a journey to Rome by plane, which costs on average £219 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Rome from Sofia is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rome that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 27 h 15 min of travel time.
The Sofia to Rome distance is approximately 555 miles (895 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Sofia to Rome:
- Most travellers who purchase a plane ticket from Sofia to Rome depart from Sofia Airport to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Most travellers board their coach from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Rome, Termini.
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:
- Lufthansa can get you to Rome by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa from Sofia to Rome for £219 on Omio.
- Union Ivkoni International can get you to Rome by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Union Ivkoni International from Sofia to Rome for £61 on Omio.
When planning your trip to Rome from Sofia, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Plane tickets are costing £219 one way on average.
- Coach tickets cost on average £61 one way.
However, we recommend buying tickets to Rome from Sofia online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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