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

The bus ticket price from Hamburg to Sofia starts at R 1 489. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Sofia?

The average travel time between Hamburg and Sofia is around 1d 10h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1557 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Hamburg to Sofia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Hamburg to Sofia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Hamburg to Sofia?

When taking the bus from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Sofia?

Buses travelling between Hamburg and Sofia leave from Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) or Hamburg Airport and arrive at Serdika, Sofia Airport, Central Bus Station.

Bus Hamburg to Sofia from R 1 389 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Sofia on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 10h	09:35	Serdika	CheapestFastest
	16:15	HAM Airport	1d 16h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:50	Hamburg Hbf	1d 17h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:01	Harburg	1d 17h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Sofia on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:50	Hamburg Hbf	1d 17h	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
	07:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 6h	15:30	Serdika	Fastest
	16:15	HAM Airport	1d 16h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:01	Harburg	1d 17h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
	10:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 12h	23:45	Serdika	No tags
	22:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 10h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Sofia on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 10h	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
08:00	Bus station (ZOB), Adenauerallee 78, Hamburg	1d 3h	12:55	Serdika	Fastest
09:00	Adenauerallee 78, Hamburg	1d 9h	19:00	Serdika	No tags
09:00	Bus station (ZOB), Adenauerallee 78, Hamburg	1d 9h	19:00	Serdika	No tags
07:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 8h	17:30	Serdika	No tags
16:15	HAM Airport	1d 16h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
09:00	Adenauerallee 78 1	1d 9h	19:00	Serdika	No tags
00:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 9h	11:10	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Sofia on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 9h	11:10	Serdika	Cheapest
	07:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 6h	15:30	Serdika	Fastest
	16:15	HAM Airport	1d 16h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:50	Hamburg Hbf	1d 17h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
	10:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 9h	20:00	Serdika	No tags
	10:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 12h	23:45	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:01	Harburg	1d 17h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
	22:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 10h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:04 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Hamburg to Sofia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 489, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 10hAverage duration

1554 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 489 - R 5 442	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 2 458 - R 2 458	Average duration21h 10m	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 306 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

Radina VIP

3/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi2.5

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5279 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Sofia?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

B - Hamburg Airport

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

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 Hamburg to Sofia by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Hamburg to Sofia cost?
The bus ticket price from Hamburg to Sofia starts at R 1 489. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Sofia?
The average travel time between Hamburg and Sofia is around 1d 10h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1557 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Hamburg and Sofia?
The number of buses from Hamburg to Sofia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Hamburg to Sofia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Hamburg to Sofia?
When taking the bus from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Sofia?
Buses travelling between Hamburg and Sofia leave from Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) or Hamburg 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

12/11

R 2 274

13/11

R 1 900

Today

R 1 650

15/11

R 1 876

16/11

R 1 615

17/11

R 1 483

18/11

R 2 428

19/11

R 2 114

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Sofia was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 483

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 483 to R 3 627 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 483, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Racic Eurobus 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.