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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bucharest to Sofia
Cheapest price
€57
Average price
€57
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bucharest to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Sofia will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bucharest for Sofia on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 6 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 Bucharest to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €44.
Distance: 296 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €255 Average price |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bucharest to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Sofia buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 9:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 6h45 | 4:30 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Bucharest to Sofia
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Buses from Bucharest to Sofia run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 296 km distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 296 km |
Average bus duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 06:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, Infobus, ETAP Group from Bucharest to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Bucharest to Sofia with Ourbus, FlixBus, Infobus, ETAP Group for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bucharest to Sofia
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Popular bus stations from Bucharest to Sofia
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WC
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- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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