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There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Sofia by plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane NCE - SOF
    5h 21m
    $72–263

  2. Train, bus via Trieste

    1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 49m
    $203–286

  3. Drive  1,691.4 km

    1. Drive from Nice to Sofiacar car 1,691.4 km
    16h 8m
    $346–500

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 9m
    $168–219

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus bus FlixBus 728 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    29h
    $125–138

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Ventimiglia to Tiranabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 17m

Nice to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration25h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,337.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Wizz Air and Air Serbia fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Sofia Central Bus Station via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Genoa, Marittima/Principe Fs, Cadorna/Piazza Della Vittoria, and Genoa in around 29h.

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