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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Saint Vlas
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Saint Vlas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $252.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Sofia to Saint Vlas, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Saint Vlas:
A bus is $219 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Saint Vlas costing on average $252 (€212).
Other travel options to Saint Vlas take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€29) compared to roughly $82 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€40). The journey takes 8h 33m versus 4h 8m 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 Saint Vlas
How to get from Sofia to Saint Vlas by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Saint Vlas is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 PM 7h35 Sofia 5:05 AM Saint Vlas $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 PM 7h35 Sofia 5:05 AM Saint Vlas $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 PM 7h35 Sofia 5:05 AM Saint Vlas $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:30 PM 7h35 Sofia 4:05 AM Saint Vlas $26 1 One-way 0 transfers9:00 AM 8h17 Sofia 5:17 PM Saint Vlas $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Saint Vlas:
A bus is $219 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Saint Vlas costing on average $252 (€212).
Other travel options to Saint Vlas take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Saint Vlas as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Varna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Sveti Vlas (Свети Влас).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus to go to Saint Vlas by bus.
- Travel with Bulgaria Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Saint Vlas by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 4 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air.
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