The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€120
Average price
€125
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 9 h 58 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1556 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Hamburg will cost around €125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €120.
Of the 3 buses that leave Sofia for Hamburg on Sat, Dec 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 06 the direct buses cover the 1556 km distance in an average of 1 d 9 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 7 h 5 m .
On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest buses will take 1 d 13 h 5 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 Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €77, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 1556 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€141 Average price Cheapest | €240 Average price |
33h 18m Average total duration 32h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.7 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Sofia to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Hamburg buses for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6167919 | 9:00 AM София, (Sofia) | 35h15 | 8:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
6272735 | 2:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 31h05 | 9:35 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 33h45 | 6:35 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Hamburg
Buses from Sofia to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 32h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €77 but you can travel from only €32 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 1556 km distance in 30h 20m.
Distance 1556 km |
Average bus duration 32h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €77 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 30h 20m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, City Lines, Citylines, Racic Eurobus from Sofia to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Hamburg with Ourbus, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, City Lines, Citylines, Racic Eurobus for as low as €32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, 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 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Hamburg
- 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
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
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