Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bucharest to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Sofia will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bucharest for Sofia on Wed, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 7 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €108.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €324 Average price |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:45 PM București, Autogara Militari | 6h45 | 3:30 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 06:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Find the best buses between Bucharest and Sofia with Omio's travel partners Ourbus, FlixBus and Infobus from $12 (€10). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
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.
Bucharest to Sofia bus information with FlixBus:
On most days of the week, there are usually two daily buses from Bucharest to Sofia operated by budget bus operator Flixbus. Buses between these capital cities take seven hours and the route is direct. Bus times are pretty consistent, typically scheduled to run at 10 a.m. and 11.30 p.m. Buses don't tend to run on Thursdays and Sundays, and other days of the week alternate availability. Peak times of the year offer a greater choice of buses.
Budget operator Flixbus runs the buses along this route most days of the week. In peak seasons, buses are near-daily or run on a daily basis, but typically buses don't operate on Thursdays or Sundays.
The bus between these Romanian and Bulgarian capital cities takes seven hours to make the 220-mile journey. These buses are direct.
There are usually two daily buses run by Flixbus. These are typically scheduled to allow the biggest number of passengers possible to travel, as one usually departs at around 10 a.m. and one is scheduled for an 11.30 p.m. departure. The latter is an overnight bus that arrives in Sofia at 6.30 a.m. and is available on alternating weekdays, but consistently on Fridays and Saturdays.
Departure bus station: Buses depart Bucharest at Autogara Militari, one of Bucharest's largest bus terminals, which is located just over five and a half miles west of central Bucharest. To reach Autogara Militari from central Bucharest, passengers can take the number 69 bus and the M3 metro from the George Cosbuc Colegiul National in Bucharest's city center with the journey taking between 45 and 60 minutes.
Arrival bus station: Buses arrive in Sofia at Sofia Centralna Avtogara station, which is just over a mile from central Sofia. This takes roughly 20 minutes to walk, or passengers can take a quick journey on the city's local metro system, which also takes 20 minutes. There is also a local bus number 18 that services this route. This is a large bus station with cafes and shops for passengers.
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