What is the distance between Sofia and Belgrade?

The distance between the two cities is 204 miles (329 km).

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

If you're headed to Belgrade from Sofia, chances are that your bus will depart from Serdika and arrive at BAS. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Belgrade, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mezze Cafe & Restaurant, Belgrade Urban Distillery, The Royal Palace, Knez Mihailova & Republic Square and Kolarac.

Bus Sofia to Belgrade from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Belgrade on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	6h	2:00pm	Belgrade New Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	6h	2:00pm	Belgrade New Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	21h 40m	7:30pm	Belgrade AS	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Belgrade on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	Serdika	6h	2:00pm	Belgrade New Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	21h 40m	7:30pm	Belgrade AS	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Belgrade on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	21h 40m	7:30pm	Belgrade AS	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sofia to Belgrade on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	6h	2:00pm	Belgrade New Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	6h	2:00pm	Belgrade New Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	21h 40m	7:30pm	Belgrade AS	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:43 AM EET.

Get from Sofia to Belgrade

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6hAverage Duration

205 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 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.

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5280 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

According to customer reviews, the service provided by the bus company has received positive feedback regarding safety and lunch breaks. However, some customers have expressed concerns about long wait times at the border and unnecessary stops during their journey. It is also mentioned that time spent at the border is not included in the ticket price.

Citylines Sofia Belgrade recent customer reviews

Very old bus. Moody driver who smoked and used phone while driving. He was rude to passengers. Arrived at 16.00 not 14.00

Alison P.

August 2, 2023

Smooth journey, long wait at border followed imm6by a20 minute stop which was unnecessary in my opinion.

Edward S.

June 18, 2023

Pay more attention to the time spent at the border - its not included in the ticket

Natalia K.

July 29, 2022

CITL - TJUG

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

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

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Belgrade?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in Belgrade

A - BAS

B - Belgrade Airport

C - Belgrade

D - Serbia busbahnhof K

E - Obrenovac

F - Beograd

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Belgrade by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$44

11/17

$85

Today

$44

11/19

$45

11/20

$73

11/21

$44

11/22

$45

11/23

$44

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Belgrade was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $91 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Belgrade based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually FlixBus, Infobus 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.