Sending a parcel to Bulgaria (from Italy): costs, delivery times and tips
With SpedizioneComoda.com, you can easily send parcels to Bulgaria from Italy: simply enter the weight and dimensions into the calculator, compare the available options and complete your order online in just a few minutes.
Shipping to Bulgaria with SpedizioneComoda.com
Sending a parcel to Bulgaria is easy: enter the origin (Italy), destination (Bulgaria), weight and dimensions into the calculator, compare the available options and choose the one that best suits your timeframe and budget. Depending on the route and service selected, international couriers (such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT and other operators available on request) may be available for reliable and trackable shipments.
If you are also organising shipments to other EU countries, you will find a complete overview on the Shipping to Europe page
Support and tracking
If you have any queries regarding collection, details or available options, you can consult the General FAQs (many answers are already there)
Real-time tracking
After purchase, you will receive the waybill with the tracking number to follow the shipment at every stage until delivery.
Home collection
For many services, collection is included; if an option does not include this, it will always be clearly stated in the quote before purchase.
If you’d like a step-by-step guide (especially useful the first time), you’ll find everything here
Rates for sending a parcel to Bulgaria
Below you will find useful information on sending parcels, documents and pallets from Italy to Bulgaria. Prices vary depending on postcode/location, weight, dimensions (including volumetric weight) and the service chosen (standard or express). To find out the exact, up-to-date price, use the online calculator.
Note: examples are for information purposes only; rates may vary over time depending on the destination and the characteristics of the parcel. The calculator always shows the up-to-date price.
Prices for sending parcels to Bulgaria
Approximate price: | |
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0 – 5 kg | from €32.91 |
5 – 10 kg | from €41.31 |
10–30 kg | from €65.46 |
30–40 kg | from €114.34 |
Prices for shipping pallets to Bulgaria
Approximate price: | |
|---|---|
0–50 kg | from €44 |
50 – 100 kg | from €102 |
100–200 kg | from €182 |
200–300 kg | from €356 |
300–500 kg | from €522 |
500–1000 kg | on request |
Prices for sending documents to Bulgaria
Approximate price (express): | |
|---|---|
0–0.5 kg | from €35.59 |
0.5 – 1 kg | from €40.95 |
1–1.5 kg | from €48.04 |
1.5–2 kg | from €55.53 |
Courier options
For shipments from Italy to Bulgaria, the quote may include (where available) options with UPS, DHL, FedEx and TNT. As this is an EU route, customs clearance is generally not required: simply enter the full address and the actual dimensions of the parcel.
Shipping to Bulgaria with UPS – A popular choice for EU shipments with clear tracking; choose standard or express depending on your deadline.
Sending a parcel to Bulgaria with DHL – Often recommended for urgent shipments; can be advantageous when speed is a priority.
Shipping to Bulgaria with FedEx – Also suitable for business parcels and documents; the quote may include different services depending on priority.
Sending pallets to Bulgaria with TNT – On some routes, this can be a good alternative to balance price and delivery times.
Delivery times to Bulgaria
To ship from Rome to Sofia, you can choose solutions with fairly short transit times, whether by road or air Transit times depend on the service chosen and the delivery area. Generally, a shipment from Italy to Bulgaria takes 3–6 working days (approximate), with possible differences between major cities and more remote locations.
You will always find the estimated delivery times for each available option in the quote.
- For example, DHL offers economy road services with an estimated delivery time of 4–5 working days and express air services that can arrive in 1 working day.
- With UPS, you can also opt for a standard service, with delivery times of around 6–7 working days, or for an express saver service, which can be delivered in 1 working day.
- TNT, on the other hand, offers a road service that reaches major cities in 4–5 days.
Delays in shipping due to public holidays in Bulgaria
Public holidays and peak periods can slow down collections and deliveries. In Bulgaria, the most common public holidays include:
- 1 January,
- 3 March,
- 1 May,
- 6 May,
- 24 May,
- 6 September,
- 22 September,
- as well as the Christmas and Easter periods (dates vary).
Deliveries to all regions of Bulgaria
We ship throughout Bulgaria. Here is a handy list (you can expand it on the page):
Sofia area and western region
Sofia,
Pernik,
Kyustendil,
Blagoevgrad
Plovdiv area and central Bulgaria
Plovdiv,
Pazardzhik,
Smolyan,
Stara Zagora
Varna and north-east
Varna,
Dobrich,
Shumen
Burgas area and south-east coast
Burgas,
Sliven,
Yambol
Ruse and northern area (Danube)
Ruse,
Razgrad,
Silistra,
Targovishte
North-west and inland
Vratsa,
Montana,
Vidin,
Pleven,
Veliko Tarnovo
Note: remote locations or mountainous areas may take a few days longer than major centres.
Address format (anti-delay)
For international shipments, it is recommended to write the address in the Roman alphabet. In Bulgaria, the postcode consists of 4 digits and must be written before the town name (e.g. 1000 SOFIA). It is also useful to include details such as block/entrance/floor/apartment number and a telephone number.
📍 Example of an address in Bulgaria
- Ivan Petrov
- ul. Vitosha 15, entr. B, et. 3, ap. 8
- 1000 SOFIA
- BULGARIA
- 359 88 123 4567
- ivan.petrov@email.bg
Bulgaria – Further information
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about sending parcels to Bulgaria
Spedire in Bulgaria è UE: servono documenti doganali?
In genere no, perché la Bulgaria è UE: normalmente basta la lettera di vettura e dati completi (indirizzo contatti del destinatario).
Quanto costa spedire un pacco in Bulgaria?
Il costo varia in base a peso, dimensioni e servizio. Per farti un’idea, alcune guide online mostrano esempi indicativi per fasce di peso (es. 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg), ma il prezzo reale cambia in base a CAP e opzione scelta: per questo conviene sempre fare il preventivo con peso e misure reali.
Quanto tempo ci vuole per spedire in Bulgaria dall’Italia?
Dipende dal servizio: molte fonti riportano tempi tipici nell’ordine di 3–6 giorni lavorativi per soluzioni standard, con opzioni più rapide disponibili in base al corriere e alla tratta. In pagina preventivo è sempre meglio prendere come riferimento i tempi indicati per la tua destinazione specifica.
Posso spedire alimenti o prodotti tipici in Bulgaria?
Spesso sì per prodotti non deperibili e ben confezionati, ma alcune categorie possono essere limitata o rifiutate dal corriere (ad esempio alimenti a temperatura controllata o merci soggette a regole specifiche). Prima di spedire, verifica sempre le restrizioni del servizio scelto. SpedizioneComoda non effettua spedizioni a temperatura controllata.
Ci sono restrizioni su alcuni articoli?
Sì: alcuni prodotti possono essere vietati o limitati dai corrieri. Controlla sempre prima le restrizioni qui
How to organise your shipment (step-by-step)
Pack and measure
the parcel (weight actual dimensions)
Request
an online quote
Prepare contents
and documents for non-EU countries (if required)
Complete the order
and pay online
Receive and print
the waybill
Wait for collection
or delivery at the courier’s collection point
Our values
Integrity, quality and reliability: we aim to provide a transparent, customer-focused shipping experience.
