How much is the bus ticket from Bucharest to Sofia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bucharest to Sofia start at R 238. The average price for this route is around R 368. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bucharest to Sofia?

The average bus journey time from Bucharest to Sofia is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 303 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 20m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Bucharest to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni , Pegasus , FlixBus , Maks Trans LTD , LIKEBUS , Traventuria .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bucharest to Sofia?

The earliest bus departs from Bucharest to Sofia at 04:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bucharest to Sofia?

A bus trip from Bucharest to Sofia produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bucharest to Sofia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pegasus , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 183 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bucharest to Sofia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company LIKEBUS has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bucharest to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pegasus , with a punctuality rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bucharest to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pegasus , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bucharest to Sofia from R 217 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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Next departures from Bucharest to Sofia on 12 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Autogara Militari	7h 20m	06:50	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Militari	6h 45m	06:30	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	22:45	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	8h 5m	06:50	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:50 PM EET.

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Get from Bucharest to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 238, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 20mAverage duration

303 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bucharest and Sofia?

Stops in Bucharest

A
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
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B
Bucharest Airport
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C
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
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D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania
E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya
F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania

Stops in Sofia

A
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
B
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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C
Sofia Airport
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D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 979 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Pegasus

4.5/5183 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5

WiFi2.1

FlixBus

3.5/512 200 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12200 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 324

Flixbus Bucharest Sofia recent customer reviews

The driver was rude and obnoxious. The toilet was locked and he told us to shut up and sit down. He stopped at a bus station to drop a lady off so we got of to find a toilet, he shouted at us to get back on the bus, then pointed to the bushes for us to use, which we did, in front of the whole bus. At the same time he shouted at people who had lut a cigerette to get back in the bus. When he didn't eventually stop for toilets he told us to hurry up! It is not acceptable behaviour, nir is it acceptable to be on a 6.5 hour trip without a toilet. He basically robbed us of our human rights, not only the lack of facilities but also it stopped me from drinking too much as I thought I'd have to wait til the end of the journey for a toilet. This is utterly disgraceful. The driver should not be allowed on your busess!

Helen L.

8 August 2025

There was plenty of room and the bus was very clean. Unfortunately the toilet was unavailable to use and the driver was indifferent to the issue; there was only stop during a seven hour bus trip which really isn't enough.

Paol D.

1 January 2025

Maks Trans LTD

LIKEBUS

3.5/527 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Traventuria

4/552 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.4

BG bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bucharest to Sofia by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bucharest to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bucharest to Sofia start at R 238. The average price for this route is around R 368. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bucharest to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Bucharest to Sofia is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 303 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 20m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Bucharest to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Pegasus, FlixBus, Maks Trans LTD, LIKEBUS, Traventuria.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bucharest to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Bucharest to Sofia at 04:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bucharest to Sofia?
A bus trip from Bucharest to Sofia produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bucharest to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pegasus, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 183 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bucharest to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company LIKEBUS has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bucharest to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pegasus, with a punctuality rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bucharest to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pegasus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/02

R 493

10/02

R 490

Today

R 402

12/02

R 401

13/02

R 402

14/02

R 402

15/02

R 494

16/02

R 310

The cheapest trip from Bucharest to Sofia was searched and found on 16 Feb 2026 with a price of R 310

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

You can expect to pay from R 310 to R 1 919 for a bus ticket from Bucharest to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 310, which is on 2026-02-16.

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.