What is the distance between Stuttgart and Sofia?

The distance separating Stuttgart and Sofia is 799 miles (1288 km).

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

If you're headed to Sofia from Stuttgart, chances are that your bus will leave from Stuttgart Airport and arrive at Serdika. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Statue of Slaveikovs, Museum of Socialist Art, Russian Church of St Nicholas, Boyana Church and Boyana Waterfall.

Bus Stuttgart to Sofia from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Sofia on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Kornwestheim	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	STR Airport	1d 2h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	STR Airport	1d 11h	11:10am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Kornwestheim	1d 7h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Vaihingen Bf	1d 4h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:17 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stuttgart to Sofia

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

15h 10mAverage Duration

798 milesDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $250	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$114 - $114	Average Duration15h 10m	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Sofia?

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
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B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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C
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany
D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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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
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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

4/5282 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $130

Union Ivkoni Stuttgart Sofia recent customer reviews

It has been three or four years since I traveled like this and had a good trip

Silvia A.

April 11, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Sofia by bus

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

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

You can expect to pay from $70 to $195 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-11-28.