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

The bus ticket price from Berlin to Sofia starts at R 1 235. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Berlin 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 Berlin to Sofia?

The average travel time between Berlin and Sofia is around 1d 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 23h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1321 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Berlin to Sofia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Berlin to Sofia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Berlin to Sofia?

When taking the bus from Berlin to Sofia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Racic Eurobus, Arda Tur.

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

Buses travelling between Berlin and Sofia leave from Berlin Südkreuz or Alexanderplatz and arrive at Serdika, Sofia Airport, Central Bus Station.

Bus Berlin to Sofia from R 1 130 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Sofia on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:15	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 9h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
	12:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	23h 55m	12:55	Serdika	Fastest
	13:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 1h	15:30	Serdika	No tags
	23:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39	Berlin Ostbahnhof	1d 21h	11:10	Serdika	No tags
	13:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 1h	15:30	Serdika	No tags
	00:15	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:06	Charlottenburg	1d 20h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Sofia on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:32	Gesundbrunnen	1d 16h	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
	12:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	23h 55m	12:55	Serdika	Fastest
	13:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 1h	15:30	Serdika	No tags
	04:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 6h	11:10	Serdika	No tags
	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 2h	20:00	Serdika	No tags
	13:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 1h	15:30	Serdika	No tags
	23:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
	00:15	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Sofia on 18 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	1d 10h	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
00:40	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	1d 7h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
00:15	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
21:45	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 10h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
17:40	Alexanderplatz	1d 14h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
14:45	Berlin Hbf	1d 17h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:45 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Berlin to Sofia

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 17 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 764, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

17h 10mAverage duration

1319 kmDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 235 - R 4 044	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 764 - R 1 764	Average duration17h 10m	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 305 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.7

Arda Tur

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.6

Based on 255 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Arda Tur ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 365

Arda Tur Berlin Sofia recent customer reviews

Very good experience on my 24 hour bus ride!

Charlotte T.

29 October 2019

only the wifi was a bit an issue

Tsvetan S.

6 June 2019

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1944 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 Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 492

Union Ivkoni Berlin Sofia recent customer reviews

Not WiFi on bus

Sintija B.

16 October 2022

Everything was nice exept the delay

Nikolay Y.

6 July 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Sofia?

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Südkreuz

B - Alexanderplatz

C - Alt-Tegel

D - Zoo

E - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

F - Wannsee

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 Berlin to Sofia by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Berlin to Sofia cost?
The bus ticket price from Berlin to Sofia starts at R 1 235. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Berlin 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 Berlin to Sofia?
The average travel time between Berlin and Sofia is around 1d 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 23h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1321 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Berlin and Sofia?
The number of buses from Berlin to Sofia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Berlin to Sofia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Berlin to Sofia?
When taking the bus from Berlin to Sofia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Racic Eurobus, Arda Tur.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Sofia?
Buses travelling between Berlin and Sofia leave from Berlin Südkreuz or Alexanderplatz 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.

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R 1 568

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R 1 672

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The cheapest trip from Berlin to Sofia was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 130

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 130 to R 2 388 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 130, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Arda Tur 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.