Bucharest to Sofia Bus

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Bucharest to Sofia Route Summary

Bucharest to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Romania and Bulgaria.There are up to 22 daily bus departures available, including 18 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bucharest bus station at 10:00h, arriving at Sofia bus station at 17:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 07:30h the following day.
Departure station and country Bucharest, Romania
Arrival station and country Sofia, Bulgaria
Travel Distance 384 km
Average Trip Duration 06h 35min
Total Departures 22
Popular Operators FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Lowest Price €12
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Bucharest and Sofia by bus

The shortest travel distance between Bucharest and Sofia is 384 km. The fastest bus which departs at 13:50 has a travel time of 05:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. 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 18 night buses from Bucharest to Sofia. The overnight buses depart between 21:10 and 23:30 and arrive between 04:00 and 07:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Sofia:
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Bus companies operating the Bucharest to Sofia route

There is a total of 5 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 5 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.

7.1 FlixBus
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Maks Trans
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Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Bucharest or Sofia bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check 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

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €12 (One-Way) or €24 (Return).

Travel reviews for Bucharest to Sofia bus

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5 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Bucharest to Sofia. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company 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
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Other popular destinations from Sofia

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