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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Pleven
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Buses per day
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 €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 5 buses that leave Sofia for Pleven on Mon, Apr 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 13 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Mon, Apr 13 the slowest buses will take 2 h 59 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.
4:31 PM2h35Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)7:06 PMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers- 4:01 PM2h59Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)7:00 PMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)10:45 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)9:45 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 PM2h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)12:30 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 PM2h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)12:30 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
- 4:31 PM2h35Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)7:06 PMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)10:45 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM2h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)9:45 AMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
- 4:01 PM2h59Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)7:00 PMPleven, Bus and Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Sofia to Pleven
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Pleven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 132 km
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€10 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sofia to Pleven bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Pleven buses for today, Sunday, April 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 1:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 3:45 PM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h30 | 9:30 PM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, April 13 | |||||
| 4:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 6:45 AM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 7:45 AM Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Pleven
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Buses from Sofia to Pleven run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 5 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 45m.
Distance 132 km |
Average bus duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 7:45 PM |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, BG Razpisanie from Sofia to PlevenYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Pleven with Union Ivkoni International, BG Razpisanie for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- 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.
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Pleven
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Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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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