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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Sofia
    Departure location: Sofia Central Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Autogara Militari
    Operated by: Union IvkoniUnion Ivkoni
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Sofia
    Departure location: Sofia Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Train Station Piața Gării de Nord 1-3, next to Starbucks, Bucharest
    Operated by: LIKEBUSLIKEBUS
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Sofia
    Departure location: Sofia Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Train Station Piața Gării de Nord 1-3, next to Starbucks, Bucharest
    Operated by: LIKEBUSLIKEBUS
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Sofia
    Departure location: Sofia Central Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal
    Operated by: Union IvkoniUnion Ivkoni
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Sofia
    Departure location: Serdika
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Militari
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Sofia to Bucharest: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$24
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:25am
Distance289 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Sofia to Bucharest Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Sofia - Bucharest

  1. What is the travel distance from Sofia to Bucharest?

    The distance between Sofia and Bucharest is around 297 km (184 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sofia to Bucharest?

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-25
US$28
06-26
US$28
Today
US$24
06-28
US$22
06-29
US$21
06-30
US$22
07-01
US$20
07-02
US$20
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sofia to Bucharest was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of US$20

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

You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$53 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$20 which is on 2025-07-01.

Usually Maks Trans LTD, LIKEBUS 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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