Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Bus and Coach

Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo

Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Route Overview

Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 33 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Veliko Tarnovo at 01:00h, arriving at Sofia at 04:15h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 02:45h the following day.
Departure station and country Veliko TarnovoBulgaria
Arrival station and country SofiaBulgaria
Travel Distance 139 mi
Average Trip Duration 03h 22min
Total Departures 33
Popular Operators Biomet, ETAP
Lowest Price £11
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

The shortest travel distance between Veliko Tarnovo and Sofia is 139 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 10:50 has a travel time of 02:55h. The longest travel time on the route is 03:50h. 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 4 overnight coaches from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia. The overnight coaches depart between 21:30 and 23:30 and arrive between 01:05 and 02:45 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Sofia:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies operating the Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia route

There are 3 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 9 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.

8.4 Biomet
7 ETAP
7.5 Union Ivkoni (Юнион Ивкони)

Departure and arrival stations

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

You can see information about the departure station and stops Veliko Tarnovo 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: £11 (One-Way) or £22 (Return).

Travel reviews for Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia bus

Over 9 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia. The average rating is 9.5. 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.
9.38 by CYNTHIA
10 by ROGER
7.5 by ANONYMOUS
10 by ANONYMOUS
Read all reviews here


Other popular destinations from Sofia

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