The cheapest and fastest buses from Prague to Sofia
Cheapest price
€87
Average price
€112
Fastest journey
18 h
Average duration
1 d 1 h 27 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
1067 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Sofia will cost around €112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €87.
Of the 9 buses that leave Prague for Sofia on Sat, May 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 1067 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h 30 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM35h25Praha, Roztyly11:10 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€871One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM25h00Prague, Central Train Station9:35 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€911One-way2 transfers
69879704:30 PM19h25Praha, ÚAN Florenc12:55 PMSofia (София)€911One-way0 transfers
68811548:30 PM18h00Praha, ÚAN Florenc3:30 PMSofia (София)€981One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM34h10Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)9:35 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€1001One-way2 transfers
68811548:30 PM18h00Praha, ÚAN Florenc3:30 PMSofia (София)€981One-way0 transfers
69879704:30 PM19h25Praha, ÚAN Florenc12:55 PMSofia (София)€911One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM25h00Prague, Central Train Station9:35 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€911One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM32h20Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:30 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€1561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM32h30Praha, Roztyly6:30 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€1171One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Prague to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a flight costs an average of €35.
Distance: 1067 km
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€81 Average price Cheapest | €155 Average price |
20h 0m Average total duration 19h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.2 - 6.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Prague to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Sofia buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 21h30 | 5:00 PM Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 33h15 | 5:35 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 25h00 | 9:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Prague to Sofia
Buses from Prague to Sofia run on average 11 times per day, taking around 19h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €35 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1067 km distance in 16h 30m.
Distance 1067 km |
Average bus duration 19h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €52 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 16h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, RACIC, ArdaTur, Infobus, City Lines, Union Ivkoni, Citylines, Racic Eurobus from Prague to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Prague to Sofia with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, RACIC, ArdaTur, Infobus, City Lines, Union Ivkoni, Citylines, Racic Eurobus for as low as €35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Prague to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- 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.
- RACIC
- One checked bag up to 30kg (60x40x80cm) and one carry-on up to 5kg (40x20x30cm) are included.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- City Lines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- 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 Prague to Sofia
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Florenc (in the station)
- Bistro Florenc (0.2 km)
- Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 133, 135, 175, 207 Metro: B, C
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Czech Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 135, 175, 207 Metro: C Train: All major s
- 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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