Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo Bus and Coach

Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo Route Overview

Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 32 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Sofia at 00:30h, arriving at Veliko Tarnovo at 03:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 01:45h the following day.
Departure station and country Sofia, Bulgaria
Arrival station and country Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Travel Distance 139 mi
Average Trip Duration 03h 15min
Total Departures 32
Popular Operators Traventuria, Biomet
Lowest Price £11
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo

The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo is 139 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 05:00 has a travel time of 02:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 03:45h. 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 Veliko Tarnovo earlier, there the same day.

Bus companies operating the Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo route

There are 4 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.

8.4 Biomet
7 ETAP
8.4 Union Ivkoni (Юнион Ивкони)

Departure and arrival stations

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

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

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  Veliko Tarnovo

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Veliko Tarnovo here


Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £11 (One-Way) or £22 (Return).

Travel reviews for Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo bus

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5 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo. The average rating is 9.1. 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
8.75 by HELEN
9.38 by ANONYMOUS
10 by RUDOLF
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Other popular destinations from Veliko Tarnovo

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


Private Transfers from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo

If you're travelling with a lot of luggage, or prefer the advantage of having door to door service, we also offer affordable private transfers from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo starting from 188 £ where you are able to organise a %entity% vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.


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