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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 20 buses that leave Veliko Tarnovo for Sofia on Wed, Nov 19, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct buses cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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 Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 193 km
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3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia buses for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 0 | 9:10 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h10 | 12:20 PM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 9:10 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h40 | 12:50 PM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 10:30 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h50 | 2:20 PM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 10:30 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h30 | 2:00 PM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 1:00 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h30 | 4:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 1:00 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 2h55 | 3:55 PM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:30 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h30 | 7:00 PM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 5:30 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h15 | 8:45 PM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 9:30 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h15 | 12:45 AM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 11:00 PM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h15 | 2:15 AM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 12:15 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h25 | 3:40 AM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 12:15 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h10 | 3:25 AM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 1:00 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h15 | 4:15 AM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 2:45 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h25 | 6:10 AM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 2:45 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 2h35 | 5:20 AM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 6:50 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h00 | 9:50 AM Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 6:50 AM Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) | 3h25 | 10:15 AM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
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Buses from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €11 by train.
There are 24 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 55m.
Distance 193 km |
Average bus duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:41 |
Bus providers: Group Plus, Global Biomet, Infobus, Ourbus, ETAP Group, BG Razpisanie from Veliko Tarnovo to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia with Group Plus, Global Biomet, Infobus, Ourbus, ETAP Group, BG Razpisanie for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia 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 Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
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- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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