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National Art Museum of Ukraine
Major national collection of Ukrainian art from medieval icons to modern works, housed in a landmark neoclassical building.
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
23 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 8 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
1022 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Kyiv will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
It's difficult to get from Sofia to Kyiv without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 31h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a bus costs an average of $65.
Distance: 635 miles (1022 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $249 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
32h 7m Average total duration Fastest 31h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $82 (€66) compared to roughly $249 (€201) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $168 (€135). The journey takes 31h 37m versus 19h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 40h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 46h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 43h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 44h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Kyiv buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 6:00 PM Sofia (София) | 26h00 | 8:00 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 44h35 | 7:25 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 43h30 | 6:20 PM Dachna Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 44h00 | 6:50 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 40h35 | 6:20 PM Dachna Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 41h40 | 7:25 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 41h05 | 6:50 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Sofia to Kyiv run on average 8 times per day, taking around 31h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 635 miles (1022 km) distance in 23h 30m.
Distance 635 miles (1022 km) |
Average bus duration 31h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 23h 30m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Generally affordable for tourists. Local food, coffee, and transport are low cost; upscale hotels and dining cost more.
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