Sofia to Bucharest bus

Cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Bucharest

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30

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30

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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06:00PMSofia5h55 11:55PMBucharest
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Bus times from Sofia to Bucharest

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Fastest Journey

5 h 55 m

Average

5 h 55 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

296 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Sofia for Bucharest every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

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Overview: Bus from Sofia to Bucharest

distanceDistance183 miles (295 km)
durationAverage bus duration7 h 5 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$24 (€21)
frequencyBus frequency2 a day
changesDirect busYes, there is 1 direct bus a day
carriersBus providerspegasus, Flixbus, Union Ivkoni International or Infobus

Buses from Sofia to Bucharest cover the 183 miles (295 km) long trip taking on average 7 h 5 min with our travel partners like pegasus, Flixbus, Union Ivkoni International or Infobus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $15 (€13), but the average price of bus tickets is $24 (€21). Travelers depart most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Bucharest, Autogara Filaret.

Bus companies: FlixBus from Sofia to Bucharest

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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.

    Travel Tips: Bus to Bucharest from Sofia

    Travel Tips: Take the bus to Bucharest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Bucharest.
    FAQs

    Travel between Sofia, Bulgaria and Bucharest, Romania by bus is: Unrestricted.

    Can I enter Romania from Bulgaria?

    International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria

    Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Romania from Sofia?

    Conditions of entry:

    • There are no current restrictions

    What are the safety rules to follow in Bucharest, Romania?

    All travelers in Romania must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

    • Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
    • Face mask: Recommended

    The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your bus to Bucharest from Sofia as this information can change.

    The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Bucharest to Sofia is: Unrestricted

    Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Bulgaria from Romania?

    Reentry to Bulgaria is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Romania

    Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Bulgaria from Bucharest?

    What are the requirements?

    • There are no current restrictions

    What are the safety rules to follow in Sofia, Bulgaria?

    The government of Bulgaria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

    • Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
    • Face mask: Recommended

    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 Sofia from Bucharest here.

    Omio customers have found the cheapest buses from Sofia to Bucharest to cost as little as $15 (€13)  in the next 7 days.
    The bus price from Sofia to Bucharest is on average $24 (€21)  if you are looking to book your tickets for this journey in the next 7 days.
    You should expect to travel around 183 miles (295 km)  to Bucharest from Sofia by bus.
    The bus time between Sofia and Bucharest is on average 7 h 5 min  for the 183 mile (295 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Sofia to Bucharest by bus can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

    When taking a bus from Sofia, you have a couple of bus stations you can depart from including Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), София, Сердика Център (Sofia, Serdika Center) and София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2). When you arrive in Bucharest, your bus can arrive in bus stations including Bucharest, Autogara Filaret and Bucharest, Piata Buzesti.

    Omio customers traveling this route book their buses from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)   to Bucharest, Autogara Filaret.

    Passengers board their bus most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and travel around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center to this bus station.

    Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Bucharest, Autogara Filaret and need to travel approximately 1.9 miles (3 km) from the bus station to the city center in Bucharest.

    For the route from Sofia to Bucharest you can take a bus with pegasus, Flixbus, Union Ivkoni International or Infobus. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services between Sofia and Bucharest on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
    Yes, there is 1 direct bus per day from Sofia to Bucharest. You can look to travel with Flixbus, Infobus or Union Ivkoni International  without needing to transfer at another stop in between. Taking a direct bus tends to save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking a ticket for this trip.
    On average, there are 2 buses a day from Sofia to Bucharest. The bus times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
    The earliest bus for this route departs from Sofia at 8: 00 PM. The last bus leaves from Sofia at 8: 00 PM. Check Omio for the latest bus schedule from Sofia to Bucharest and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.
    If you purchase a bus ticket from Sofia to Bucharest within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $24 (€21) one way. However, we recommend booking your bus in advance to get access to the best prices. Bus tickets between Sofia and Bucharest are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.
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