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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Blagoevgrad to Sofia
Cheapest price on Oct 29
€7
Average ticket price on Oct 29
€7
Fastest journey on Oct 29
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
1 h 36 m
Buses on Oct 29
7
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Blagoevgrad to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blagoevgrad to Sofia will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 7 buses from Blagoevgrad to Sofia, including 7 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
5:48 PM1h42Blagoevgrad, Bus Station7:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€71One-way0 transfers- 4:10 PM1h40Blagoevgrad, Bus Station5:50 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€71One-way0 transfers
- 6:13 PM1h32Blagoevgrad, Bus Station7:45 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€71One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 PM1h20Blagoevgrad, Bus Station8:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€71One-way0 transfers
- 8:15 AM1h45Blagoevgrad, Bus Station10:00 AMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€71One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 PM1h20Blagoevgrad, Bus Station8:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€71One-way0 transfers
- 6:13 PM1h32Blagoevgrad, Bus Station7:45 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€71One-way0 transfers
- 4:10 PM1h40Blagoevgrad, Bus Station5:50 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€71One-way0 transfers
- 5:48 PM1h42Blagoevgrad, Bus Station7:30 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€71One-way0 transfers
- 8:15 AM1h45Blagoevgrad, Bus Station10:00 AMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)€71One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia
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Buses from Blagoevgrad to Sofia run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 78 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 78 km |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Blagoevgrad to Sofia trip
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Live departures
Blagoevgrad to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Blagoevgrad to Sofia buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 1h45 | 10:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:20 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 1h50 | 3:10 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:10 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 1h40 | 5:50 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:30 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 2h00 | 6:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:48 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 1h42 | 7:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:13 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 1h32 | 7:45 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:10 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 1h20 | 8:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Blagoevgrad and Sofia
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
FAQs: Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blagoevgrad 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Blagoevgrad to Sofia
Most Blagoevgrad to Sofia buses use the Blagoevgrad, Avtogara (Благоевград, Автогара) to Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) station pair. Use this guide to compare Blagoevgrad and Sofia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Sofia station do buses from Blagoevgrad arrive at?
Getting to Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) from Sofia city centre
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) is 1 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) bus station facilities and services
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Elevators, ramps.
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