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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Bucharest
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Bucharest will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sofia for Bucharest on Mon, Nov 17, 2 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 296 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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 bus and flight for Sofia to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €44.
Distance: 296 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €213 Average price |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sofia to Bucharest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Bucharest buses for tomorrow, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 0 | 4:00 PM София, (Sofia) | 6h25 | 10:25 PM București | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6215574 | 6:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 6h15 | 12:45 AM București | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Bus from Sofia to Bucharest
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Buses from Sofia to Bucharest run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 296 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 296 km |
Average bus duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 06:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Infobus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Sofia to BucharestYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Bucharest with Ourbus, Infobus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Bucharest
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Popular bus stations from Sofia to Bucharest
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WC
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- 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
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