What is the travel distance from Berlin to Sofia?

About 819 miles (1321 km) separate Berlin and Sofia.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Berlin to Sofia start their journey at Berlin Südkreuz and wind up at Serdika. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ivan Vazov National Theater, Rotunda of St George, Mount Vitosha, Museum of Socialist Art and Boyana Church.

Bus Berlin to Sofia from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Sofia on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:32pm	Gesundbrunnen	1d 16h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
	12:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	23h 55m	12:55pm	Serdika	Fastest
	1:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 1h	3:30pm	Serdika	No tags
	4:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 6h	11:10am	Serdika	No tags
	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 2h	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Sofia on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:10pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	1d 10h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
12:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	1d 7h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
12:15am	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 8h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
9:45pm	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 10h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
5:40pm	Alexanderplatz	1d 14h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:27 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Sofia

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 17 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

17h 10mAverage Duration

818 milesDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $232	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$101 - $101	Average Duration17h 10m	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. Arda Tur ticket prices on this trip start at $136

Arda Tur Berlin Sofia recent customer reviews

Very good experience on my 24 hour bus ride!

Charlotte T.

October 29, 2019

only the wifi was a bit an issue

Tsvetan S.

June 6, 2019

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. Travelers 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 $86

Union Ivkoni Berlin Sofia recent customer reviews

Not WiFi on bus

Sintija B.

October 16, 2022

Everything was nice exept the delay

Nikolay Y.

July 6, 2019

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

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 traveling from Berlin to Sofia by bus

What is the travel distance from Berlin to Sofia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Sofia?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

$105

11/16

$87

Today

$75

11/18

$65

11/19

No data

11/20

$67

11/21

$73

11/22

No data

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $65

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 $65 to $137 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 $65 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.