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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Pleven
Cheapest price on Oct 11
€10
Average ticket price on Oct 11
€10
Fastest journey on Oct 11
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
2 h 42 m
Buses on Oct 11
5
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Pleven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Pleven will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 5 buses from Sofia to Pleven, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.
7:00 AM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)9:45 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers- 10:00 PM2h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)12:30 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)1:15 PMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)10:45 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 PM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)6:45 PMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 PM2h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)12:30 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)9:45 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)1:15 PMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)10:45 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 PM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)6:45 PMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Pleven
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Buses from Sofia to Pleven run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 132 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 132 km |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Sofia to Pleven bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Pleven buses for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 1:15 PM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 6:45 PM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h30 | 7:00 PM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h30 | 12:30 AM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 11 | |||||
| 7:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 9:45 AM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Pleven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Pleven 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 Pleven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
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- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Pleven
Most Sofia to Pleven buses use the Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) to Pleven, Avtogara (Плевен, Автогара) station pair. Use this guide to compare Sofia and Pleven bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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.
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