What is the travel distance from Sofia to Dortmund?

About 960 miles (1547 km) separate Sofia and Dortmund.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Sofia to Dortmund start their journey at Serdika and wind up at ZOB. These are the main 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 Dortmund?

Once in Dortmund, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Theater Dortmund, Children's Museum Mondo Mio, Steinwache Memorial and Museum, Westfalenpark and Signal Iduna Park.

Bus Sofia to Dortmund from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sofia to Dortmund on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:50pm	Serdika	1d 12h	10:45am	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
		1:45am	Serdika	1d 15h	3:45pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Dortmund on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 10h	8:20am	Dortmund	Cheapest
	10:00am	Serdika	1d 6h	3:30pm	ZOB	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 13h	11:29am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 5:17 PM EET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sofia to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 19 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

19h 10mAverage Duration

958 milesDistance

65kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$94 - $248	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$130 - $130	Average Duration19h 10m	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,325 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.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,945 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Dortmund?

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 Dortmund

A - ZOB

B - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Dortmund by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$115

11/14

$124

Today

$125

11/16

No data

11/17

$87

11/18

$101

11/19

$94

11/20

No data

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $87

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

You can expect to pay from $87 to $235 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Union Ivkoni 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.