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Compare bus for Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m 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 Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 3h 16m versus 2h 55m 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 Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 AM 3h00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 3:30 AM Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:30 AM 3h00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 3:30 AM Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:30 AM 3h00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 3:30 AM Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 AM 3h00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 9:30 AM Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers10:30 AM 3h10 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 1:40 PM Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers4:00 PM 3h15 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 7:15 PM Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sofia (София) and arrive in Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), Infobus, Pegasus to go to Veliko Tarnovo by bus.
- 14 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), Infobus, Pegasus.
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