How much does a bus ticket from Belgrade to Sofia cost?

The bus ticket price from Belgrade to Sofia starts at R 846. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Belgrade to Sofia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Belgrade to Sofia?

The average travel time between Belgrade and Sofia is around 6h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 329 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Belgrade and Sofia?

The number of buses from Belgrade to Sofia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Belgrade to Sofia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Belgrade to Sofia?

When taking the bus from Belgrade to Sofia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Infobus, Karat-S.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Belgrade to Sofia?

Buses travelling between Belgrade and Sofia leave from BAS or Belgrade Airport and arrive at Serdika, Sofia Airport, Central Bus Station.

Bus Belgrade to Sofia from R 761 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Belgrade to Sofia on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Belgrade New Bus Station	6h 30m	22:00	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Belgrade New Bus Station	6h 30m	22:00	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Belgrade AS	21h 5m	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Belgrade to Sofia on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30	Belgrade AS	21h 5m	09:35	Serdika	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Belgrade to Sofia on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:30	Belgrade New Bus Station	6h 30m	22:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:30	Belgrade AS	21h 5m	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Belgrade to Sofia on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Belgrade New Bus Station	6h 30m	22:00	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Belgrade New Bus Station	6h 30m	22:00	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Belgrade AS	21h 5m	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Belgrade to Sofia on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:30	Belgrade New Bus Station	6h 30m	22:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:30	Belgrade AS	21h 5m	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:07 AM CET.

Get from Belgrade to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 846, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 30mAverage duration

330 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5279 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2

Based on 279 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Karat-S ticket prices on this trip start at R 846

Citylines Belgrade Sofia recent customer reviews

The trip with Citylines is very good. We visited two great place. Thank the guider and driver for helping us have a nice trip

Thi Thanh Loan L.

14 June 2023

Bus was okay, but it took an hour and half to cross the border of Serbia/Bulgaria

William F.

22 June 2019

CITL - TJUG

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

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Where are the popular stops in Belgrade and Sofia?

Stops in Belgrade

A - BAS

B - Belgrade Airport

C - Belgrade

D - Serbia busbahnhof K

E - Obrenovac

F - Beograd

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 Belgrade to Sofia by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Belgrade to Sofia cost?
The bus ticket price from Belgrade to Sofia starts at R 846. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Belgrade to Sofia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Belgrade to Sofia?
The average travel time between Belgrade and Sofia is around 6h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 329 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Belgrade and Sofia?
The number of buses from Belgrade to Sofia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Belgrade to Sofia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Belgrade to Sofia?
When taking the bus from Belgrade to Sofia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Infobus, Karat-S.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Belgrade to Sofia?
Buses travelling between Belgrade and Sofia leave from BAS or Belgrade Airport and arrive at Serdika, Sofia Airport, Central Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 763

11/11

R 771

Today

R 766

13/11

R 1 227

14/11

R 775

15/11

R 766

16/11

R 770

17/11

R 761

The cheapest trip from Belgrade to Sofia was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 761

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

You can expect to pay from R 761 to R 1 582 for a bus ticket from Belgrade to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 761, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.