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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Sunny Beach
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€23
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€29
Fastest journey on Sep 15
7 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
10 h 18 m
Buses on Sep 15
4
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Sunny Beach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Sunny Beach will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 4 buses from Sofia to Sunny Beach, including 3 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 10 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 18 h 20 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.
11:00 AM8h08Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)7:08 PMСлънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara€231One-way0 transfers- 5:00 PM7h20Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)12:20 AMСлънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara€231One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 PM7h25Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)6:55 AMСлънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara€231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM18h20София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)7:35 AMSunny Beach, AZS "Dega" (Слънчев бряг, АЗС "Dega")€471One-way1 transfer
- 5:00 PM7h20Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)12:20 AMСлънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara€231One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 PM7h25Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)6:55 AMСлънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara€231One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM8h08Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)7:08 PMСлънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara€231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM18h20София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)7:35 AMSunny Beach, AZS "Dega" (Слънчев бряг, АЗС "Dega")€471One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Sunny Beach
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Sunny Beach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a flight costs an average of €91.
Distance: 358 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Sunny Beach:
A bus is €67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Sunny Beach costing on average €91.
Other travel options to Sunny Beach take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
Live departures
Sofia to Sunny Beach bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Sunny Beach buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h00 | 3:00 PM Слънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 8h08 | 7:08 PM Слънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 18h20 | 7:35 AM Sunny Beach, AZS "Dega" (Слънчев бряг, АЗС "Dega") | 1 transfer | |
| 5:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h20 | 12:20 AM Слънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Sunny Beach
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Buses from Sofia to Sunny Beach run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 358 km distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 358 km |
Average bus duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, City Lines, Group Plus, Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Sunny BeachYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Sunny Beach with Union Ivkoni International, City Lines, Group Plus, Union Ivkoni for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Sunny Beach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Sunny Beach 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 Sunny Beach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- City Lines
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- City Lines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% 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.
- City Lines
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x35x25) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- City Lines
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- City Lines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Sunny Beach
Most Sofia to Sunny Beach buses use the Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) to Слънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara station pair, with some services arriving at Sunny Beach, AZS "Dega" (Слънчев бряг, АЗС "Dega"). Use this guide to compare Sofia and Sunny Beach bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Sofia station do buses to Sunny Beach 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 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) from Sofia city centre
Getting to Sofia (София) from Sofia city centre
Sofia (София) bus station facilities and services
Sofia (София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia (София). ATMs are aTM machines available onsite.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia (София).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia (София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia (София): Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Which Sunny Beach station do buses from Sofia arrive at?
Getting to Слънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara from Sunny Beach city centre
Слънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara bus station facilities and services
Слънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Avtogara (in the station), Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Слънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Слънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Слънчев бряг (Slunchev Briag), Avtogara: Ramps.
Getting to Sunny Beach, AZS "Dega" (Слънчев бряг, АЗС "Dega") from Sunny Beach city centre
Sunny Beach, AZS "Dega" (Слънчев бряг, АЗС "Dega") bus station facilities and services
Sunny Beach, AZS "Dega" (Слънчев бряг, АЗС "Dega") has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: A small café is on site.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sunny Beach, AZS "Dega" (Слънчев бряг, АЗС "Dega").
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sunny Beach, AZS "Dega" (Слънчев бряг, АЗС "Dega"): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sunny Beach, AZS "Dega" (Слънчев бряг, АЗС "Dega"): The station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Слънчев бряг (Slanchev Bryag) from Sunny Beach city centre
Слънчев бряг (Slanchev Bryag) bus station facilities and services
Слънчев бряг (Slanchev Bryag) 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 Слънчев бряг (Slanchev Bryag). ATMs are available at Слънчев бряг (Slanchev Bryag).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Слънчев бряг (Slanchev Bryag).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Слънчев бряг (Slanchev Bryag): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Слънчев бряг (Slanchev Bryag): Accessible ramps and entryways available.
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