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Compare bus and flight for Bremen to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €132 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €132, while a flight costs an average of €591.
Distance: 979 miles (1576 km)
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€132 Average price Cheapest | €591 Average price | €342 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
33h 4m Average total duration 32h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bremen to Sofia
Compare the available ways to get from Bremen to Sofia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Sofia:
A bus is €460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Sofia costing on average €591.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 4m.
Tickets start at around €132 compared to roughly €342 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €211. The journey takes 32h 34m versus 19h 53m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bremen to Sofia
How to get from Bremen to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bremen to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:30 AM 32h30 Bremen 6:00 PM Sofia €80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 32h30 Bremen 6:00 PM Sofia €80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:30 AM 32h30 Bremen 6:00 PM Sofia €80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:10 PM 35h25 Bremen 7:35 AM Sofia €94 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:25 AM 38h20 Bremen 8:45 PM Sofia €110 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:10 PM 35h25 Bremen 6:35 AM Sofia €142 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Sofia:
A bus is €460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Sofia costing on average €591.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 4m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bremen and Sofia as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bremen Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) and arrive in София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2).
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Radina VIP to go to Sofia by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Air Baltic to go to Sofia by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Radina VIP.
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