How far is Blagoevgrad from Sofia?

The distance between Blagoevgrad and Sofia is around 79 km (49 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Blagoevgrad to Sofia?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sveti Dimitar Solunski, in Blagoevgrad, and end it at Serdika, in Sofia.

Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia starting at $12 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Blagoevgrad to Sofia on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	1h 50m	3:10pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	1h 20m	8:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:10pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	1h 40m	5:50pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	2h	6:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:48pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	1h 42m	7:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:26 AM EET.

Get from Blagoevgrad to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 42mAverage Duration

80 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $15

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Where are the popular stops in Blagoevgrad and Sofia?

Stops in Blagoevgrad

A - Sveti Dimitar Solunski

B - Blagoevgrad

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Blagoevgrad to Sofia by bus

How far is Blagoevgrad from Sofia?
The distance between Blagoevgrad and Sofia is around 79 km (49 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Blagoevgrad to Sofia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sveti Dimitar Solunski, in Blagoevgrad, and end it at Serdika, in Sofia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$13

11-16

$12

Today

$12

11-18

$12

11-19

$12

11-20

$12

11-21

$12

11-22

$12

The cheapest trip from Blagoevgrad to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Blagoevgrad to Sofia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $13 for a bus ticket from Blagoevgrad to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-20.