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Compare train and bus for Pleven to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pleven to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Pleven to Sofia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€22). The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 12m 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.
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How to get from Pleven to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pleven to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:06 PM 2h34 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 2:40 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:06 PM 2h34 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 2:40 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:06 PM 2h34 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 2:40 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:45 PM 2h35 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 7:20 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers9:40 AM 2h35 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 12:15 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 PM 2h35 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station 9:35 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pleven and Sofia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Pleven, Bus and Coach Station and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Group Plus to go to Sofia by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Group Plus.
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