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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Ahtopol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Ahtopol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $330.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $330 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Sofia to Ahtopol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Ahtopol:
A bus is $302 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Ahtopol costing on average $330 (€278).
Other travel options to Ahtopol take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€25) compared to roughly $89 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€51). The journey takes 7h 32m versus 4h 44m 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 Sofia to Ahtopol
How to get from Sofia to Ahtopol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Ahtopol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:00 AM 7h59 Sofia 5:59 PM Ahtopol $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:00 AM 7h59 Sofia 5:59 PM Ahtopol $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:00 AM 7h59 Sofia 5:59 PM Ahtopol $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:00 AM 7h59 Sofia 6:59 PM Ahtopol $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Ahtopol:
A bus is $302 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Ahtopol costing on average $330 (€278).
Other travel options to Ahtopol take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Ahtopol as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Ahtopol, Avtogara (Ахтопол, Автогара).
- Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Burgas Airport.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International to go to Ahtopol by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic to go to Ahtopol by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air.
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