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Best day trips from Sofia

The most popular day trips from Sofia are Plovdiv, Pazardzhik, Borovets, Septemvri, and Blagoevgrad. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journeyfrom Sofia on Omio.

A view of Plovdiv

Day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv

Why visit Plovdiv for the day?

Plovdiv is known for its Roman theatre, colorful Old Town, and creative atmosphere in the Kapana district. Spread over historic hills beside the Maritsa River, it mixes ancient heritage with a relaxed modern city life.

How to get from Sofia to Plovdiv?

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Plovdiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $16.

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A view of Pazardzhik

Day trip from Sofia to Pazardzhik

Why visit Pazardzhik for the day?

Pazardzhik is a southern Bulgarian city on the Maritsa River, known for its broad central square and market-town past. Its atmosphere is calm and local, with parks, pedestrian streets, and traces of Ottoman and Revival-era history.

How to get from Sofia to Pazardzhik?

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Pazardzhik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $11.

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A view of Borovets

Day trip from Sofia to Borovets

How to get from Sofia to Borovets?

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Borovets among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $14.

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A view of Blagoevgrad

Day trip from Sofia to Blagoevgrad

Why visit Blagoevgrad for the day?

Blagoevgrad is a youthful city in southwestern Bulgaria, shaped by its universities and relaxed café culture. It is known for the Varosha old quarter, spacious center, and access to nearby mountain landscapes.

How to get from Sofia to Blagoevgrad?

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Blagoevgrad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.

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