Cheapest price
$163
Average price
$250
Fastest journey
1 d 9 h
Average duration
1 d 10 h 6 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
1556 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Sofia will cost around $250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $163.
Of the 9 buses that leave Hamburg for Sofia on Sun, Jul 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 20 the direct buses cover the 1556 km distance in an average of 1 d 10 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 9 h .
On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest buses will take 1 d 10 h 57 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 Hamburg to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €69, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 966 miles (1556 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€126 Average price Cheapest | €278 Average price |
31h 36m Average total duration 31h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.7 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 33h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 36h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 43h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 34h57 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 41h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 41h34 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:38PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 38h57 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $214 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 34h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 34h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $229 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 9:48 AM Hamburg Hbf | 34h57 | 8:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 1:01 PM Hamburg Harburg | 41h34 | 6:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 3:38 PM Hamburg Hbf | 38h57 | 6:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 34h20 | 6:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:35 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 34h35 | 8:10 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 33h40 | 8:10 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
Sunday, July 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 33h00 | 4:00 PM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 43h00 | 3:30 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 36h15 | 8:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 966 miles (1556 km) |
Average bus duration 31h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 30h 45m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:35 |
You can travel by bus between Hamburg and Sofia with Eurolines Deutschland, Arda Tur and Ourbus for as low as $92 (€74). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Hamburg to Sofia bus information with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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