4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Balchik
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€52
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€52
Fastest journey on Sep 19
14 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
14 h 25 m
Buses on Sep 19
1
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Balchik is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Balchik will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
It's difficult to get from Sofia to Balchik without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM14h25София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)1:50 PMBalchik, ul. "Dunav" (ABC Market) (Балчик, ул. „Дунав“ (магазин ABC))€521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM14h25София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)1:50 PMBalchik, ul. "Dunav" (ABC Market) (Балчик, ул. „Дунав“ (магазин ABC))€521One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Balchik
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Balchik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, while a flight costs an average of €212.
Distance: 401 km
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price Cheapest | €212 Average price | €76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Balchik:
A bus is €155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Balchik costing on average €212.
Other travel options to Balchik take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 51m.
Live departures
Sofia to Balchik bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Balchik buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 14h25 | 1:50 PM Balchik, ul. "Dunav" (ABC Market) (Балчик, ул. „Дунав“ (магазин ABC)) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Balchik
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Buses from Sofia to Balchik run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 401 km distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 401 km |
Average bus duration 9h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Group Plus, FlixBus, Infobus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni from Sofia to BalchikYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Balchik with Group Plus, FlixBus, Infobus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Balchik
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Balchik 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 Balchik, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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 Sofia to Balchik
Most Sofia to Balchik buses use the София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Sofia and Balchik bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) from Sofia city centre
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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