How far is Sofia from Varna?

The distance between the two cities is 235 miles (379 km).

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

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

Bus Sofia to Varna from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Varna on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 45m	10:15pm	Varna Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 15m	10:15pm	Varna Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 10m	12:10am	Varna Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 15m	11:15pm	Varna Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 30m	2:00am	Varna Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Varna on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 30m	7:00am	Varna Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 30m	7:00am	Varna Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	1:15pm	Varna Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	1:15pm	Varna Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 36m	2:06pm	Varna Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Varna on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 30m	7:00am	Varna Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 15m	5:15pm	Varna Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 30m	7:00am	Varna Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	1:15pm	Varna Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	6h 36m	2:06pm	Varna Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:43 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Varna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

6h 45mAverage Duration

234 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Grup Plus

4/595 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.8

Users have shared positive feedback about the punctuality of the bus and appreciated the friendly demeanor of the driver. However, there are mentions that while traveling long distances, some passengers found the seats to be narrow and less comfortable than expected.

Grup Plus Sofia Varna recent customer reviews

The bus was on time which was really nice! But the chairs are really narrow, so the bus is not so comfortable for long trip.

Patricia P.

November 25, 2024

Evrytihg good. Driver very nice

Elad S.

March 8, 2025

Global Biomet

4.5/599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.6

Customers find booking tickets easy and quick with friendly customer support. The bus is comfortable overall. Some suggest shorter stops for refreshments to arrive in Varna earlier, as passengers seem eager to continue the journey promptly.

Biomet Sofia Varna recent customer reviews

Generally good, thought stop for refreshments, stretch legs etc was good, but too long- suggest 15 mins, people seemed to be waiting for bus to leave, feel they would have preferred to get into Varna a little earlier

Terence D.

December 10, 2023

We have stop in Veliko Trnovo for 20 min, but the bus went without us and without checking the missing passengers and we had to take taxi and the taxi driver shared that it happened almost every day! In 10 km we reached the bous, stopped and continued by bus.

Mirjana S.

September 24, 2019

Easy and quick to book tickets. Friendly customer support. Comfortable bus.

Sofia G.

September 5, 2022

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,321 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.

Traventuria

4/547 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Varna?

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 Varna

A - Central Bus Station Varna

B - Varna Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Varna by bus

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

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

$23

11/14

$23

Today

$23

11/16

$23

11/17

$23

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$23

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$23

11/20

$23

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Varna was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $29 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Varna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually 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.