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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Blagoevgrad
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €7
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €7
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 1 h 45 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 1 h 55 m
- Buses on Nov 02
- 6
- Distance
- 78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Blagoevgrad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Blagoevgrad will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 6 buses from Sofia to Blagoevgrad, including 6 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
8:30 AM 2h00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 10:30 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers8:10 AM 2h10 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 10:20 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers3:30 PM 1h45 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 5:15 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers11:25 AM 1h55 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 1:20 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers9:45 AM 1h55 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 11:40 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:30 PM 1h45 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 5:15 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers11:25 AM 1h55 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 1:20 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers9:45 AM 1h55 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 11:40 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers8:30 AM 2h00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 10:30 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers6:40 AM 2h00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 8:40 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Blagoevgrad
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Buses from Sofia to Blagoevgrad run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:42. The fastest bus covers the 78 km distance in 55m.
Distance 78 km |
Average bus duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Sofia to Blagoevgrad trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Sofia to Blagoevgrad.
Live departures
Sofia to Blagoevgrad bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Blagoevgrad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:10 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h10 | 10:20 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h00 | 10:30 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:45 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 1h55 | 11:40 AM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:25 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 1h55 | 1:20 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h10 | 2:10 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 1h45 | 5:15 PM Blagoevgrad, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Sofia and Blagoevgrad
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 Sofia to Blagoevgrad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Blagoevgrad 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 Blagoevgrad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Blagoevgrad
Most Sofia to Blagoevgrad buses use the Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) to Blagoevgrad, Avtogara (Благоевград, Автогара) station pair. Use this guide to compare Sofia and Blagoevgrad bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Sofia station do buses to Blagoevgrad leave from?
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, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) from Sofia city centre
Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) is 6 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) bus station facilities and services
Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София). ATMs are aTMs are available nearby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia, Sofia International Airport (София, Летище София): The station has basic accessibility.
Getting to Sofia, Sofia International Airport (T1) (София, Летище София (T1)) from Sofia city centre
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