How far is Sofia from Mannheim?

About 850 miles (1370 km) separate Sofia and Mannheim.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Sofia to Mannheim leave from Serdika and arrive at ZOB. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Sofia to Mannheim from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Sofia to Mannheim on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	1d 8h	9:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	1d 3h	12:00pm	ZOB	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Serdika	1d 3h	12:00pm	ZOB	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Serdika	1d 4h	12:30pm	ZOB	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	1d 3h	11:50am	ZOB	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Sofia to Mannheim

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Mannheim. The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

17h 20mAverage Duration

849 milesDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $181	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$134 - $188	Average Duration17h 20m	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Mannheim?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Mannheim

A
ZOB
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
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B
Mannheim Hauptbahnhof
Willy-Brandt-Platz 17, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
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C
Uhlandstraße 7
Uhlandstraße 7, 68167 Mannheim, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,406 reviews

Staff4.2

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

4/5281 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Mannheim 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.

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11/24

$92

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$74

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$69

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The cheapest trip from Sofia to Mannheim was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $152 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Mannheim based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Karat-S 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.