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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 16 buses that leave Sofia for Veliko Tarnovo on Mon, Nov 17, 16 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 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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 train and bus for Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 193 km
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3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 58m Average total duration 19h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo buses for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 0 | 10:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 3h00 | 1:30 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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| 0 | 3:00 AM София, (Sofia) | 2h50 | 5:50 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:00 AM София, (Sofia) | 2h45 | 5:45 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:14 AM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 2h31 | 5:45 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:21 AM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 2h24 | 5:45 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:21 AM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 2h29 | 5:50 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 4:00 AM София, (Sofia) | 3h15 | 7:15 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:30 AM София, (Sofia) | 3h15 | 8:45 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 7:30 AM София, (Sofia) | 3h45 | 11:15 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 9:00 AM София, (Sofia) | 3h15 | 12:15 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 10:30 AM София, (Sofia) | 3h30 | 2:00 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 11:00 AM София, (Sofia) | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 12:00 PM София, (Sofia) | 3h15 | 3:15 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 1:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 3h15 | 4:45 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:00 PM София, (Sofia) | 3h11 | 6:11 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 3h15 | 8:45 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
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Buses from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €12 by train.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:41. The fastest bus covers the 193 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 193 km |
Average bus duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 24m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:41 |
Bus providers: Group Plus, Global Biomet, Infobus, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni, ETAP Group from Sofia to Veliko TarnovoYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo with Group Plus, Global Biomet, Infobus, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni, ETAP Group for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo 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 Veliko Tarnovo, 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 Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular bus stations from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
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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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