The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Berlin
Cheapest price
€80
Average price
€119
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 51 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
1319 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Berlin will cost around €119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
Of the 11 buses that leave Sofia for Berlin on Mon, Nov 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct buses cover the 1319 km distance in an average of 1 d 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 5 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h 15 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 train, bus, and flight for Sofia to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €92. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €92, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 1319 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€125 Average price | €222 Average price | €92 Average price Cheapest |
27h 9m Average total duration 26h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 73h 48m Average total duration 73h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sofia to Berlin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Berlin buses for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 35h55 | 11:40 AM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 33h00 | 8:45 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 33h35 | 9:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 40h10 | 3:55 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 31h40 | 7:25 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 44h05 | 7:50 PM Berlin, Ostbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
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0 | 2:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 27h05 | 5:35 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 32h15 | 5:05 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 31h15 | 4:05 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 38h50 | 11:40 AM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 32h00 | 4:50 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Berlin
Buses from Sofia to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 26h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €83 but you can travel from only €60 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1319 km distance in 25h 45m.
Distance 1319 km |
Average bus duration 26h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €83 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 25h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, RACIC, ArdaTur, Infobus, Niš ekspres, Racic Eurobus from Sofia to BerlinYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Berlin with Ourbus, FlixBus, RACIC, ArdaTur, Infobus, Niš ekspres, Racic Eurobus for as low as €60. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), located 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Berlin
- 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
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Vapiano (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Ostbahnhof (in the station)
- Burgermeister (0.5 km)
- Trattoria Portofino (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 140, 147, 240, 248 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
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