Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Serdika | Cheapest | |||||
 | Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport | Serdika | Fastest | |||||
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Serdika | No tags | |||||
| Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Serdika | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 2:48 PM CET.
Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Sofia
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 20 hours, and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$110 - $364 | Average Duration1d 10h | 39kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$150 - $150 | Average Duration20h | 65kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Sofia?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - Ebulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Sofia by bus
What is the distance between Cologne and Sofia?
The distance between Cologne and Sofia is approximately 1543 km (957 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Sofia?
Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Serdika in Sofia.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Sofia was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $108To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Sofia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $108 to $294 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $108 which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually Union Ivkoni will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
