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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Pleven to Sofia
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €10
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €10
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 2 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 2 h 32 m
- Buses on Nov 02
- 6
- Distance
- 132 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pleven to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pleven to Sofia will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 6 buses from Pleven to Sofia, including 6 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
12:06 PM 2h34 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 2:40 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers3:50 PM 2h15 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 6:05 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers6:00 AM 2h40 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 8:40 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 PM 2h35 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 9:35 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers9:40 AM 2h35 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 12:15 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:50 PM 2h15 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 6:05 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers12:06 PM 2h34 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 2:40 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 PM 2h35 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 9:35 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers9:40 AM 2h35 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 12:15 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers6:00 AM 2h40 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 8:40 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pleven to Sofia
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Buses from Pleven to Sofia run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 132 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 132 km |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Pleven to Sofia trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Pleven to Sofia.
Live departures
Pleven to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pleven to Sofia buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 2h40 | 8:40 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:45 AM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 2h40 | 10:25 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:40 AM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 2h35 | 12:15 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:45 PM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 2h35 | 7:20 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Pleven 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 Pleven to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pleven 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 Pleven to Sofia
Most Pleven to Sofia buses use the Pleven, Avtogara (Плевен, Автогара) to Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) station pair, with some services arriving at Sofia (София). Use this guide to compare Pleven 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 Pleven 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.
Getting to Sofia (София) from Sofia city centre
Sofia (София) bus station facilities and services
Sofia (София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia (София). ATMs are aTM machines available onsite.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia (София).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia (София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia (София): Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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