What is the distance between Kardzali and Sofia?

The distance between the two cities is 129 miles (207 km).

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 Food Tour, Boyana Church, Borisova Gradina, Mount Vitosha and Vitosha Boulevard.

Bus Kardzali to Sofia from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kardzali to Sofia on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Kardzhali Bus Station	3h 45m	8:45am	Sofia Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:30pm	Kardzhali Bus Station	4h	8:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:59 PM EET.

Get from Kardzali to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4hAverage Duration

129 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kardzali to Sofia by bus

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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

$18

11/16

$18

Today

$18

11/18

$18

11/19

$17

11/20

$18

11/21

$18

11/22

$18

The cheapest trip from Kardzali to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $18 for a bus ticket from Kardzali to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-19.