What is the travel distance from Pleven to Sofia?

The distance covered from Pleven to Sofia is 133 km (83 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pleven to Sofia?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pleven, in Pleven, and end it at Serdika, in Sofia.

Bus Pleven to Sofia from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pleven to Sofia on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	10:25am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:35pm	Pleven pl. Ivan Mendilikov, pl. "Ivan Mendilikov", Pleven	2h 30m	6:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:40am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	12:15pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 30m	6:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:06pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 34m	2:40pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pleven to Sofia on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	8:40am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:35pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 30m	6:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	10:25am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	12:15pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:06pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 34m	2:40pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pleven to Sofia on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	8:40am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:35pm	Pleven pl. Ivan Mendilikov, pl. "Ivan Mendilikov", Pleven	2h 30m	6:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	10:25am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 30m	6:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	12:15pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pleven to Sofia on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	8:40am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:35pm	Pleven pl. Ivan Mendilikov, pl. "Ivan Mendilikov", Pleven	2h 30m	6:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	10:25am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 30m	6:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	12:15pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Pleven to Sofia on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	8:40am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:35pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 30m	6:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Pleven pl. Ivan Mendilikov, pl. "Ivan Mendilikov", Pleven	2h 55m	6:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	10:25am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	12:15pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:29 AM EET.

Get from Pleven to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

132 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $20

Union Ivkoni Pleven Sofia recent customer reviews

The bus driver was incredibly sweet,it was my first time taking a bus in Pleven and I was feeling lost,but he told me where to go to print the ticket and overall tried to communicate with me despite the language barrier with a smile on his face (that is rare to find). The trip was nice and clean

Stefania C.

December 7, 2022

Everything good

Harinder D.

October 25, 2024

Not the best

Naomi A.

April 27, 2021

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Grup Plus

4/596 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.8

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Where are the popular stops in Pleven and Sofia?

Stops in Pleven

A - Pleven

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pleven to Sofia by bus

What is the travel distance from Pleven to Sofia?
The distance covered from Pleven to Sofia is 133 km (83 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pleven to Sofia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pleven, in Pleven, and end it at Serdika, in Sofia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$18

11-17

$18

Today

$18

11-19

$18

11-20

$18

11-21

$18

11-22

$18

11-23

$18

The cheapest trip from Pleven to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pleven to Sofia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $21 for a bus ticket from Pleven to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Infobus 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.