The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Sofia
Cheapest price
€87
Average price
€102
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h
Average duration
1 d 6 h
Buses per day
17
Distance
1319 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Sofia will cost around €102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €87.
Of the 17 buses that leave Berlin for Sofia on Mon, Feb 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 16 the direct buses cover the 1319 km distance in an average of 1 d 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h .
On Mon, Feb 16 the slowest buses will take 1 d 7 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and flight for Berlin to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, and a flight costs an average of €20.
Distance: 1319 km
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€102 Average price Cheapest | €140 Average price |
25h 35m Average total duration 25h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Berlin to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Sofia buses for today, Sunday, February 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 41h45 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 42h35 | 9:10 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:34 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 40h01 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 39h40 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:39 PM Berlin Spandau | 36h56 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 36h38 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:03 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 36h32 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 36h30 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 33h20 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 33h15 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 33h05 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 31h45 | 9:10 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 31h05 | 9:10 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 30h40 | 9:10 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 35h55 | 9:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 34h15 | 9:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Sofia
Buses from Berlin to Sofia run on average 14 times per day, taking around 25h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €56 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1319 km distance in 23h 55m.
Distance 1319 km |
Average bus duration 25h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €56 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 23h 55m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, ArdaTur, RACIC, FlixBus, Infobus, Racic Eurobus from Berlin to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Sofia with Ourbus, ArdaTur, RACIC, FlixBus, Infobus, Racic Eurobus for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Sofia by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ourbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- RACIC
- Tickets can be returned up to 24 hours before departure with a 5% cancellation fee, between 24 and 12 hours before departure with a 50% cancellation fee, and are non-refundable less than 12 hours before departure.
- ArdaTur
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- RACIC
- One checked bag up to 30kg (60x40x80cm) and one carry-on up to 5kg (40x20x30cm) are included.
- ArdaTur
- One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- RACIC
- A second piece of luggage (60x40x80cm) is transported for a fee of €5 / BGN 10 if space is available, and additional luggage beyond that requires prior agreement and may be limited during peak seasons.
- ArdaTur
- Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
- Ourbus
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Sofia
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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