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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s premier art museum, housing European masters and major national collections inside the former Royal Palace.
Cheapest price on Sep 30
$24
Average ticket price on Sep 30
$40
Fastest journey on Sep 30
5 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 30
6 h 13 m
Buses on Sep 30
9
Distance
296 km
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.
The average ticket from Sofia to Bucharest will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
On Wed, Sep 30, we found 9 buses from Sofia to Bucharest, including 9 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 30 the direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 6 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Wed, Sep 30 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.

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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator TM Likebus I | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Bucharest buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 9:00 AM Sofia | 7h15 | 4:15 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 7h05 | 8:20 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Sofia | 5h50 | 11:50 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Sofia | 6h30 | 12:30 AM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:00 PM Sofia | 6h25 | 12:25 AM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Sofia | 6h30 | 12:30 AM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Sofia | 5h50 | 11:50 PM Bucharest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h15 | 5:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 6h35 | 6:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sofia to Bucharest run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:48, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 2:48 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Most Sofia to Bucharest buses use the Sofia (София) to București station pair, with some services arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Use this guide to compare Sofia and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Sofia (София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia (София). ATMs are aTM machines available onsite.
Ticket office support is available at Sofia (София).
Available at Sofia (София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia (София): Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) is 1 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
Available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Elevators, ramps.
București has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small food stalls available.
Wi-Fi is available at București. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at București.
Available at București: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at București: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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