How to get from Milan to Sofia
- 1168 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Sofia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 23h 05m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1168 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1168 km
Milan to Sofia: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan → Zagrebbus
FlixBus·10h 10m - 2Zagreb → SofiabusFlixBus·12h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Milan to Sofia
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€11Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 25h 05m€99Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Sofia works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Milan to Zagreb, about 10h 10m. Transfer in Zagreb and continue by FlixBus bus on to Sofia (12h 15m). In total it's roughly €88 over 23h 5m, 1 transfer.
Milan to Sofia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Sofia?
The most useful route takes about 23h 05m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Milan to Sofia?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Sofia from Milan?
About 1168 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Sofia cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €88. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Milan to Sofia?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Sofia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026