What is the best way to travel from Trieste to Sofia?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Sofia from Trieste?
You can reach Sofia with just £38 by taking a Flight from Skyscanner, 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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Skyscanner13h 10m010:30Trieste AirportTrieste Airport00:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 23/03/2026 10:30:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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Skyscanner5h 30m018:10Trieste AirportTrieste Airport00:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 23/03/2026 18:10:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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ITA Airways25h 35m013:05Trieste AirportTrieste Airport15:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 23/03/2026 13:05:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m
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ITA Airways24h 5m011:15Trieste AirportTrieste Airport12:20Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 23/03/2026 11:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
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Air Dolomiti7h 5m014:40Trieste AirportTrieste Airport22:45Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 23/03/2026 14:40:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £336 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Skyscanner20h 30m018:55Trieste AirportTrieste Airport16:25Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 26/03/2026 18:55:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/03/2026 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
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Air Dolomiti10h 45m006:15Trieste AirportTrieste Airport18:00Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 26/03/2026 06:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 26/03/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £203 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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Air Dolomiti22h 0m014:50Trieste AirportTrieste Airport13:50Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 26/03/2026 14:50:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/03/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £218 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
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ITA Airways4h 45m006:35Trieste AirportTrieste Airport12:20Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 26/03/2026 06:35:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £315 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Skyscanner7h 35m006:00Trieste AirportTrieste Airport14:35Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 27/03/2026 06:00:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/03/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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ITA Airways25h 35m013:05Trieste AirportTrieste Airport15:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 27/03/2026 13:05:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 28/03/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £116 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m
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ITA Airways5h 15m019:15Trieste AirportTrieste Airport01:30Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 27/03/2026 19:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 28/03/2026 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Lufthansa6h 25m006:25Trieste AirportTrieste Airport13:50Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 27/03/2026 06:25:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/03/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £176 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Lufthansa6h 45m015:00Trieste AirportTrieste Airport22:45Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 27/03/2026 15:00:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/03/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £176 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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FlixBus18h 45m013:50TriesteCentral Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 29/03/2026 13:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 30/03/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
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Skyscanner6h 5m015:55Trieste AirportTrieste Airport23:00Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 29/03/2026 15:55:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 29/03/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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ITA Airways11h 20m011:15Trieste AirportTrieste Airport23:35Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 29/03/2026 11:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 29/03/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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Lufthansa26h 30m014:40Trieste AirportTrieste Airport18:10Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 29/03/2026 14:40:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 30/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £171 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
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Air Dolomiti26h 30m014:40Trieste AirportTrieste Airport18:10Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 29/03/2026 14:40:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 30/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
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Bulgaria Air7h 25m011:15Trieste AirportTrieste Airport19:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bulgaria Air goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 29/03/2026 11:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 29/03/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £190 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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What are the fastest trips from Trieste to Sofia?
You can get to Sofia from Trieste in just 4h 45m 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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Skyscanner5h 30m018:10Trieste AirportTrieste Airport00:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 23/03/2026 18:10:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Air Dolomiti7h 5m014:40Trieste AirportTrieste Airport22:45Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 23/03/2026 14:40:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £336 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Skyscanner13h 10m010:30Trieste AirportTrieste Airport00:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 23/03/2026 10:30:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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ITA Airways24h 5m011:15Trieste AirportTrieste Airport12:20Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 23/03/2026 11:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
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ITA Airways25h 35m013:05Trieste AirportTrieste Airport15:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 23/03/2026 13:05:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 24/03/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m
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ITA Airways4h 45m006:35Trieste AirportTrieste Airport12:20Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 26/03/2026 06:35:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 26/03/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £315 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Air Dolomiti10h 45m006:15Trieste AirportTrieste Airport18:00Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 26/03/2026 06:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 26/03/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £203 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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Skyscanner20h 30m018:55Trieste AirportTrieste Airport16:25Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 26/03/2026 18:55:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/03/2026 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
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Air Dolomiti22h 0m014:50Trieste AirportTrieste Airport13:50Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 26/03/2026 14:50:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/03/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £218 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
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ITA Airways5h 15m019:15Trieste AirportTrieste Airport01:30Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 27/03/2026 19:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 28/03/2026 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Lufthansa6h 25m006:25Trieste AirportTrieste Airport13:50Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 27/03/2026 06:25:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/03/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £176 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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Lufthansa6h 45m015:00Trieste AirportTrieste Airport22:45Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 27/03/2026 15:00:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/03/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £176 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Skyscanner7h 35m006:00Trieste AirportTrieste Airport14:35Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 27/03/2026 06:00:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 27/03/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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ITA Airways25h 35m013:05Trieste AirportTrieste Airport15:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 27/03/2026 13:05:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 28/03/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £116 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m
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Skyscanner6h 5m015:55Trieste AirportTrieste Airport23:00Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 29/03/2026 15:55:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 29/03/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Bulgaria Air7h 25m011:15Trieste AirportTrieste Airport19:40Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bulgaria Air goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 29/03/2026 11:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 29/03/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £190 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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ITA Airways11h 20m011:15Trieste AirportTrieste Airport23:35Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from ITA Airways goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 29/03/2026 11:15:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 29/03/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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Lufthansa26h 30m014:40Trieste AirportTrieste Airport18:10Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 29/03/2026 14:40:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 30/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £171 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
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Air Dolomiti26h 30m014:40Trieste AirportTrieste Airport18:10Sofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport (Italy) at 29/03/2026 14:40:00 to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 30/03/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
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FlixBus18h 45m013:50TriesteCentral Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 29/03/2026 13:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 30/03/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Trieste to Sofia
What are the most popular stations in Trieste and Sofia?
In Trieste, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Central Station or Molo Bersaglieri Train Station, while in Sofia you will be arriving at Central Coach Station, Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop or Bratya Miladinovi, 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 Trieste? With 5 connections between Flight and Bus 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 Trieste and Sofia, you can pay as low as £38 with a Flight from Skyscanner.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 4h 45m.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 Trieste and Sofia are ITA Airways, Skyscanner and Air Dolomiti, 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 Trieste 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 Opicina or to Boyana, and look at flights from Trieste 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 Trieste to Sofia?
The most popular companies between Trieste and Sofia, are ITA Airways, Skyscanner and Air Dolomiti. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: ITA Airways, Skyscanner, Air Dolomiti and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Trieste to Sofia
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Trieste 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 Trieste to Sofia
How can I reach Sofia from Trieste?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Sofia from Trieste.
How far is Sofia from Trieste?
The distance between Trieste and Sofia is 828.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Trieste 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 22 kgs of CO2, a train 29 kgs, a car 141 kgs, and a flight 204 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Trieste to Sofia?
You can get to Sofia with just £38 by taking a Flight from Skyscanner.
What is the fastest way to get from Trieste 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 4h 45m with a Flight from ITA Airways.
More routes to Trieste and to Sofia
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Trieste and to Sofia. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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