Bucharest to Sofia Bus and Coach

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Bucharest to Sofia Route Overview

Bucharest to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Romania and Bulgaria.There are up to 11 daily bus departures available, including 8 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bucharest at 10:00h, arriving at Sofia at 17:45h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 07:30h the following day.
Departure station and country Bucharest, Romania
Arrival station and country SofiaBulgaria
Travel Distance 239 mi
Average Trip Duration 07h 22min
Total Departures 11
Popular Operators FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Lowest Price £8
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Bucharest to Sofia

The shortest travel distance between Bucharest and Sofia is 239 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 22:30 has a travel time of 06:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sofia earlier, there are 8 overnight coaches from Bucharest to Sofia. The overnight coaches depart between 22:10 and 23:30 and arrive between 06:00 and 07:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Sofia:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies operating the Bucharest to Sofia route

There are 5 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 5 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.

7.1 FlixBus
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Maks Trans
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Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Bucharest or Sofia coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Bucharest

You can see information about the departure station and stops Bucharest here

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  Sofia

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Sofia here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £8 (One-Way) or £16 (Return).

Travel reviews for Bucharest to Sofia bus

5 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Bucharest to Sofia. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
7.5 by ANONYMOUS
8.13 by ANONYMOUS
10 by MELINDA
9.38 by VALENTIN
Read all reviews here


Other popular destinations from Sofia

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Sofia, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:


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