Sofia to Bucharest bus is a popular way of travelling between Bulgaria and Romania.There are up to 18 daily bus departures available, including 17 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sofia bus station at 05:25h, arriving at Bucharest bus station at 12:15h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 08:00h the following day.
18:00
Sofia Bus Station Knyaginya Maria Luiza blvd., 100, platform 44
5h 30min
23:30Bucharest Train Station Piața Gării de Nord 1-3, next to Starbucks
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24.35
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23:59
Sofia Central Bus Station
8h 1min
08:00Bucharest Militari Bus Station
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
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12.8
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22:25
Sofia
6h 35min
05:00Bucharest
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Getting from Sofia and Bucharest by bus
The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Bucharest is 384 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 18:00 has a travel time of 05:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 08:01h.
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 Bucharest earlier, there
are 17 night buses from Sofia to Bucharest.
The overnight buses depart between 18:00 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:25 and 08:00
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Bucharest:
18:00
Sofia Bus Station Knyaginya Maria Luiza blvd., 100, platform 44
6h 25min
00:25Bucharest Аеропорт Отопени улица Бухурештилор, 224Е, (под мостом)
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19:30
Sofia
6h 20min
01:50Bucuresti
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Best offer on 02. Aug
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Bus companies operating the Sofia to Bucharest route
There is a total of 5 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 2 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.
2 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Sofia to Bucharest. The average rating is 7.2. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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