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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Autogara Militari | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Serdika | Militari | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:48 AM EET.
Get from Sofia to Bucharest
The journey takes about 7 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Bucharest?
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
Stops in Bucharest
- AStrada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
- CAutogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
- D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania - E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya - F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Bucharest by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Bucharest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Bucharest start from $24. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Sofia to Bucharest?
The average bus travel time from Sofia to Bucharest is 7h 16m, covering a distance of 289 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by LIKEBUS.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Bucharest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Maks Trans LTD, LIKEBUS, Openline.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sofia to Bucharest?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Bucharest at 8:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Bucharest?
A bus trip from Sofia to Bucharest generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Sofia to Bucharest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is LIKEBUS, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Bucharest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Openline has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sofia to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is LIKEBUS, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sofia to Bucharest was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $20To 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 $20 to $89 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 $20 which is on 2025-11-29.
Usually FlixBus, Maks Trans LTD 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.
