How to get from Bucharest to Sofia
- 305 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
6h 45m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bucharest to Sofia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 305 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
305 km
Bucharest to Sofia: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda → Sofiabus
FlixBus·6h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Bucharest to Sofia
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€31Departures from Bucharest to Sofia
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 10:10 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 10:10 | 23:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 6h 45m€20Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bucharest to Sofia works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda to Sofia, about 6h 45m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Bucharest to Sofia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Sofia?
The most useful route takes about 6h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bucharest to Sofia?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 10:10 and the last at 23:45, from Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bucharest to Sofia?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 10:10 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Bucharest to Sofia leave from?
Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Sofia from Bucharest?
About 305 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bucharest to Sofia cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bucharest to Sofia?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Bucharest to Sofia without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Sofia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026