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Compare bus and flight for Bucharest to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $403.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$403 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Sofia:
A bus is $368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Sofia costing on average $403.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49. The journey takes 7h 22m versus 5h 23m 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 Bucharest to Sofia
How to get from Bucharest to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bucharest to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:45 PM6h45București, Autogara Militari6:30 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:45 PM6h45București, Autogara Militari6:30 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RO2918:25 AM1h00Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:25 AMSofia Airport$4901One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:30 PM7h20București, Autogara Militari6:50 AMSofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)$321One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:10 AM7h25București, Autogara Militari5:35 PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)$351One-way0 transfers
08:30 PM7h00Bucharest3:30 AMSofia$361One-way0 transfers
OS694 · OS7751:15 PM4h55Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport6:10 PMSofia Airport$1631One-way1 transfer
TK1046 · TK10279:40 PM11h05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport8:45 AMSofia Airport$2421One-way1 transfer- TK1046 · TK10319:40 PM17h20Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport3:00 PMSofia Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Sofia:
A bus is $368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Sofia costing on average $403.
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Sofia as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from București, Autogara Militari and arrive in Sofia (София).
- Travel with LikeBus, Pegasus, FlixBus, LikeBus, Infobus, Max Trans, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni International to go to Sofia by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, tarom, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Sofia by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with LikeBus, Pegasus, FlixBus, LikeBus, Infobus, Max Trans, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct flights per day with tarom, Bulgaria Air.
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