What is the distance between Sofia and Gabrovo?

The distance between Sofia and Gabrovo is around 164 km (102 miles).

Bus from Sofia to Gabrovo starting at $20 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Gabrovo on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h	2:00pm	Stefan Karadja	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h	7:00pm	Stefan Karadja	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Gabrovo on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h	2:00pm	Stefan Karadja	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	3h	7:00pm	Stefan Karadja	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:39 AM EET.

Get from Sofia to Gabrovo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3hAverage Duration

164 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ 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 $22

Union Ivkoni Sofia Gabrovo recent customer reviews

I felt very safe with the driver.

Anne O.

September 5, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Gabrovo by bus

What is the distance between Sofia and Gabrovo?
The distance between Sofia and Gabrovo is around 164 km (102 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$20

11-23

$20

Today

$20

11-25

$20

11-26

$20

11-27

$20

11-28

$20

11-29

$20

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Gabrovo was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $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 Gabrovo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $20 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Gabrovo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-25.