What is the best way to travel from Bologna to Sofia?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Sofia from Bologna. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Sofia from Bologna?
You can reach Sofia with just £61 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 04/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 04/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
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Ryanair8h 45m005:45Bologna AirportBologna Airport15:30Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bologna Airport, Bologna Airport (Italy) at 04/12/2025 05:45:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 04/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £113 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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Skyscanner8h 55m013:40Bologna AirportBologna Airport23:35Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Bologna Airport, Bologna Airport (Italy) at 04/12/2025 13:40:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 04/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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Air Dolomiti6h 15m006:00Bologna AirportBologna Airport13:15Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Bologna Airport, Bologna Airport (Italy) at 04/12/2025 06:00:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 04/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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ITA Airways5h 5m006:15Bologna AirportBologna Airport12:20Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Bologna Airport, Bologna Airport (Italy) at 04/12/2025 06:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 04/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £198 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Turkish Airlines12h 10m019:35Bologna AirportBologna Airport08:45Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Bologna Airport, Bologna Airport (Italy) at 04/12/2025 19:35:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £260 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 05/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 05/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
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FlixBus30h 50m015:55BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station23:45SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 15:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 09/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 09/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 10/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 10/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Bologna to Sofia?
You can get to Sofia from Bologna in just 5h 5m with a Flight from ITA Airways. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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ITA Airways5h 5m006:15Bologna AirportBologna Airport12:20Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Bologna Airport, Bologna Airport (Italy) at 04/12/2025 06:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 04/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £198 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Air Dolomiti6h 15m006:00Bologna AirportBologna Airport13:15Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Bologna Airport, Bologna Airport (Italy) at 04/12/2025 06:00:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 04/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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Ryanair8h 45m005:45Bologna AirportBologna Airport15:30Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bologna Airport, Bologna Airport (Italy) at 04/12/2025 05:45:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 04/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £113 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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Skyscanner8h 55m013:40Bologna AirportBologna Airport23:35Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Bologna Airport, Bologna Airport (Italy) at 04/12/2025 13:40:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 04/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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Turkish Airlines12h 10m019:35Bologna AirportBologna Airport08:45Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Bologna Airport, Bologna Airport (Italy) at 04/12/2025 19:35:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £260 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 04/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 04/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 05/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 05/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £132 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus30h 50m015:55BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station23:45SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 15:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 09/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 09/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus25h 55m006:40BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 10/12/2025 06:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
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FlixBus33h 5m023:30BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 10/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Bologna to Sofia
What are the most popular stations in Bologna and Sofia?
In Bologna, you will usually depart from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Central Station or Corticella Train Station, while in Sofia you will be arriving at Bratya Miladinovi, Central Coach Station or Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Sofia from Bologna? With 2 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bologna and Sofia, you can pay as low as £61 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from ITA Airways: you will get to Sofia in just 5h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bologna and Sofia are FlixBus, Ryanair and Skyscanner, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Bologna and Sofia is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ponticella or to Boyana, and look at flights from Bologna Airport, and landing at Sofia Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Bologna to Sofia?
The most popular companies between Bologna and Sofia, are FlixBus, Ryanair and Skyscanner. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: Ryanair, Skyscanner, Air Dolomiti and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Bologna to Sofia
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bologna to Sofia. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Bologna to Sofia
How can I reach Sofia from Bologna?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Sofia from Bologna.
How far is Sofia from Bologna?
The distance between Bologna and Sofia is 984.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bologna and Sofia?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 27 kgs of CO2, a train 34 kgs, a car 167 kgs, and a flight 242 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bologna to Sofia?
You can get to Sofia with just £61 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Sofia?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Sofia in just 5h 5m with a Flight from ITA Airways.
More routes to Bologna and to Sofia
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bologna and to Sofia. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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