Rome to Sofia by bus
Sofia lies 893 km (555 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 1,090 km (677 mi) of road.
| Rome | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Bulgaria |
| Population | 2.3 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 562 m (1,844 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
Clocks in Sofia are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 16 h 17 min journey lands 17 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sofia
Crossing from Italy into Bulgaria: money changes from the Euro to the Lev (BGN); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Rome to Sofia
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Staying in Sofia
Our booking partner lists 1,815+ places to stay in Sofia (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 785 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (602), and 16 are five-star. Across 509 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 415,858 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sofia from Rome?
893 km (555 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome; by road roughly 1,090 km (677 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Sofia by bus?
About 16 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Sofia?
Sofia is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Sofia against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Sofia?
The Lev (BGN).
Where can I stay in Sofia?
Our booking partner lists 1,815+ places to stay in Sofia, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.