How much is the bus ticket from Munich to Sofia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Munich to Sofia start at R 896. The average price for this route is around R 1 913. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Munich to Sofia?

The average bus journey time from Munich to Sofia is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1098 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 19h and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Munich to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni , Arda Tur , Infobus , Karat-S .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Munich to Sofia?

The earliest bus departs from Munich to Sofia at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Munich to Sofia?

A bus trip from Munich to Sofia produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Munich to Sofia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 290 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Munich to Sofia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Munich to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Munich to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Munich to Sofia from R 832 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Munich to Sofia on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00	ZOB Hackerbrücke	21h 35m	09:35	Serdika	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:20	Munich Fröttmaning	1d 2h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Munich to Sofia on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	ZOB Hackerbrücke	21h 35m	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	ZOB Hackerbrücke	20h 30m	18:00	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	06:20	Munich Fröttmaning	1d 2h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	07:05	Messe	1d 3h	11:10	Serdika	No tags
Bus	00:55	MUC Airport T2	1d 7h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:00 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Munich to Sofia

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 14 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

14h 10mAverage duration

1097 kmDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 896 - R 4 540	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 2 232 - R 2 566	Average duration14h 10m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Munich and Sofia?

Stops in Munich

A
Munich Airport
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B
ZOB Hackerbrücke
ZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
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C
Fröttmaning
Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 21, 80939 Munich, Germany
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D
Hauptbahnhof Nord
Dachauer Straße 5 (Hauptbahnhof Nord), 80335 Munich
E
Munchen (Almanya)
Arnulfstraße 17, 80335 München, Germany
F
Munchen Airport
Flughafen München, 85356 München-Flughafen, Germany

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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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
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 955 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 976 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Arda Tur

3/5259 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.7

Infobus

4/5494 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5290 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.9

BG bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Munich to Sofia by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Munich to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Munich to Sofia start at R 896. The average price for this route is around R 1 913. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Munich to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Munich to Sofia is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1098 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 19h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Munich to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Infobus, Karat-S.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Munich to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Munich to Sofia at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Munich to Sofia?
A bus trip from Munich to Sofia produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Munich to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 290 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Munich to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Munich to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Munich to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/01

R 1 080

06/01

R 1 405

Today

R 1 080

08/01

R 1 274

09/01

R 974

10/01

R 998

11/01

R 917

12/01

R 876

The cheapest trip from Munich to Sofia was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of R 876

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

You can expect to pay from R 876 to R 2 769 for a bus ticket from Munich to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 876, which is on 2026-01-12.

Usually Karat-S, FlixBus 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.