Nis to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Serbia and Bulgaria.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Nis bus station at 04:40h, arriving at Sofia bus station at 09:50h the same day. While latest bus departs at 16:00h, arriving at 21:00h the same day.
The shortest travel distance between Nis and Sofia is 169 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 16:00 has a travel time of 05:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 05:10h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet.
While some of the buses are direct, there are also the ones which stop for a short break in Pirot and Bela Palanka.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Bus companies operating the Nis to Sofia route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 3 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.
Bus station in Nis has earned an average score of 7 from our passengers, while the station in Sofia has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Nis
You can see information about the departure station and stops Nis here
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: €19 (One-Way)
or €38 (Return).
3 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Nis to Sofia. The average rating is 8.3. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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Coach is a bit battered but an easy trip to organise
Online booking
Bus on schedule to start and finish....A lot of seats would not recline or if already reclined they would not shift to the upright position.
The bus wasn't crowded so we managed.
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Nis, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Sofia, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:
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 Nis to Sofia starting from 334 € where you are able to organize a
Sedan, Van and Sedan vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.
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