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.
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:
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.
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.
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