Driving from Sofia to Rome
Rome lies 893 km (555 mi) west of Sofia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 1,090 km (677 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sofia | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Italy |
| Population | 1.2 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Rome are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 13 h 37 min journey lands only 12 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rome
Crossing from Bulgaria into Italy: money changes from the Lev to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Sofia to Rome
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Staying in Rome
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 933 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (548), and 60 are five-star. Across 951 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,412,822 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rome from Sofia?
893 km (555 mi) in a straight line, west of Sofia; by road roughly 1,090 km (677 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Rome by car?
About 13 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Rome?
Rome is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Sofia).
What currency do I need in Rome?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rome?
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.