How much does a bus ticket cost in Bulgaria?

Bus travel in Bulgaria is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was NOK 500. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighboring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in Bulgaria: Plovdiv ↔ Sofia (average: NOK 326 ) Sofia ↔ Bucharest (average: NOK 385 ) Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: NOK 421 )

What is the best way to travel around Bulgaria?

While you can choose between different transports, Buses is usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Bulgaria with 1024 routes.

How do I book bus and train tickets in Bulgaria?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play , Download on the App Store .

How do I travel from Plovdiv to Sofia by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Plovdiv to Sofia Travel time: 2h 30m Ticket prices: From NOK 326 Frequency: 17 departures daily Recommended operators: FlixBus , Union Ivkoni , Travel Bus , Arda Tur , Ecolines , Infobus , Pegasus , Karat-S , Openline , Grup Plus

How do I get from Bulgaria to neighbouring countries by bus or train?

The buses connecting with major cities in neighboring countries are: Sofia ↔ Bucharest, Romania Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey Varna ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey Varna ↔ Bucharest, Romania

What are the most popular airports in Bulgaria?

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Sofia Airport , Burgas Airport

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What are the most popular routes to Bulgaria?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Plovdiv - Sofia	Average priceNOK 326	Average duration2h 30m	Daily departures17
Sofia - Plovdiv	Average priceNOK 265	Average duration2h 15m	Daily departures18
Sofia - Bucharest	Average priceNOK 385	Average duration6h 36m	Daily departures10
Sofia - Istanbul Europe	Average priceNOK 421	Average duration9h	Daily departures13
Varna - Istanbul Europe	Average priceNOK 457	Average duration9h 30m	Daily departures7
Burgas - Istanbul Europe	Average priceNOK 403	Average duration6h 30m	Daily departures8
Varna - Bucharest	Average priceNOK 345	Average duration5h 10m	Daily departures16
Sofia - Thessaloniki	Average priceNOK 329	Average duration5h	Daily departures14
Plovdiv - Istanbul Europe	Average priceNOK 358	Average duration7h	Daily departures12
Sofia - Athens	Average priceNOK 752	Average duration11h 30m	Daily departures5

What popular bus companies operate in Bulgaria?

Travel Bus

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Frequently asked questions about traveling in Bulgaria

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much does a bus ticket cost in Bulgaria?
Bus travel in Bulgaria is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was NOK 500. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighboring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Bulgaria:
Plovdiv ↔ Sofia (average: NOK 326)
Sofia ↔ Bucharest (average: NOK 385)
Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: NOK 421)
What is the best way to travel around Bulgaria?
While you can choose between different transports, Buses is usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Bulgaria with 1024 routes.
How do I book bus and train tickets in Bulgaria?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.
How do I travel from Plovdiv to Sofia by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Plovdiv to Sofia
Travel time: 2h 30m
Ticket prices: From NOK 326
Frequency: 17 departures daily
Recommended operators: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Travel Bus, Arda Tur, Ecolines, Infobus, Pegasus, Karat-S, Openline, Grup Plus
How do I get from Bulgaria to neighbouring countries by bus or train?
The buses connecting with major cities in neighboring countries are:
Sofia ↔ Bucharest, Romania
Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey
Varna ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey
Varna ↔ Bucharest, Romania
What are the most popular airports in Bulgaria?
You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Sofia Airport, Burgas Airport

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