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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1d 11 h 45 m
Average
1d 11 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1744 km
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Sofia without transferring at least once.
Distance | 1081 miles (1744 km) | |
Average bus duration | 35 h 30 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $126 (€110) | |
Bus frequency | 1 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day | |
Bus companies | Union Ivkoni International or Flixbus |
Buses from Amsterdam to Sofia cover the 1081 miles (1744 km) long route taking on average 35 h 30 min with our travel partners like Union Ivkoni International or Flixbus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $126 (€110), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $85 (€74). Travelers depart most frequently from Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk) and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
You can travel by bus to Sofia from Amsterdam with FlixBus for as low as $85 (€74). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Travel by bus between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Sofia, Bulgaria is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Entry Requirements:
The government of Bulgaria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Sofia from Amsterdam closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Sofia to Amsterdam is: Unrestricted
Reentry to Netherlands is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria
What are the requirements?
The government of Netherlands has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Amsterdam from Sofia here.
When departing from Amsterdam, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk), Amsterdam Stadium Holanda and Amsterdam, Centraal. When arriving in Sofia, you can end your journey in bus stations like Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), София, Сердика Център (Sofia, Serdika Center) and София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2).
Omio customers book a bus from Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk) to Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) most frequently for this route.
Passengers board their bus most frequently from Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk) and travel around 2.5 miles (4 km) from the city center to this bus station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and need to travel approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the bus station to the city center in Sofia.
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