How far is Hamburg from Sofia?

The distance between the two cities is 966 miles (1557 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Hamburg to Sofia leave from Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Serdika. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Boyana Waterfall, Food Tour, Vitosha Boulevard, Ivan Vazov National Theater and Borisova Gradina.

Bus Hamburg to Sofia from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Sofia on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	1d 17h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
	10:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 10h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	1d 16h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Harburg	1d 17h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Sofia on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	1d 17h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
	7:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 6h	3:30pm	Serdika	Fastest
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	1d 16h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Harburg	1d 17h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
	10:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 12h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Sofia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

964 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $310	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$140 - $140	Average Duration21h 10m	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 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

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

4/5280 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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

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 traveling from Hamburg to Sofia by bus

How far is Hamburg from Sofia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg 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

$107

11/16

$118

Today

$85

11/18

$139

11/19

$121

11/20

$90

11/21

$84

11/22

$99

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $84

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 $84 to $214 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 $84 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Arda Tur, 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.