Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 36 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Veliko Tarnovo bus station at 01:00h, arriving at Sofia bus station at 04:15h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 02:45h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Veliko Tarnovo and Sofia is 223 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 10:50 has a travel time of 02:55h.
The longest travel time on the route is 03:50h.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sofia earlier, there
are 4 night buses from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia.
The overnight buses 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:
Bus companies operating the Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia route
There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 9 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.
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 users' review of the bus company below.
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If you're traveling with a lot of luggage, or prefer the advantage of having door to door service, we also offer affordable private transfers from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia starting from 219 € where you are able to organize a
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