How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Rotterdam?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Rotterdam start at R 1 409. The average price for this route is around R 2 282. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Rotterdam?

The average bus journey time from Sofia to Rotterdam is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1741 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 12h and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Sofia to Rotterdam route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni .

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

The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Rotterdam at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.

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

A bus trip from Sofia to Rotterdam produces an estimated 44 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 Sofia to Rotterdam?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11648 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

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 Rotterdam?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Sofia to Rotterdam from R 1 764 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Rotterdam on 2 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 17h	15:10	Rotterdam Zuidplein	Cheapest
	Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 13h	10:55	Rotterdam CS	Fastest

Next departures from Sofia to Rotterdam on 3 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 13h	10:55	Rotterdam CS	CheapestFastest
	Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 17h	15:10	Rotterdam Zuidplein	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Rotterdam on 4 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Serdika	1d 12h	19:15	Rotterdam Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 16h	14:25	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 22h	20:45	Rotterdam Zuidplein	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Rotterdam on 5 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 22h	20:45	Rotterdam Zuidplein	Cheapest
Bus	01:45	Serdika	1d 15h	16:40	Rotterdam CS	Fastest
Bus	01:45	Serdika	1d 17h	18:05	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 17h	15:05	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	1d 21h	21:50	Rotterdam Zuidplein	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Rotterdam on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 13h	10:55	Rotterdam CS	CheapestFastest
	Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 20h	18:40	Rotterdam Zuidplein	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Rotterdam on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 13h	10:55	Rotterdam CS	Cheapest
Bus	08:00	Serdika	1d 12h	19:15	Rotterdam Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 17h	15:10	Rotterdam Zuidplein	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 1:03 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Rotterdam

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 409, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 15hAverage duration

1741 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Rotterdam?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
Visit page
B
Sofia Airport
Visit page
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
Visit page
F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Rotterdam

A
Rotterdam Bushaltestelle
Conradstraat 52, 3013 AR Stadscentrum
B
Busstation Rotterdam Centraal
Conradstraat 9, 3013 AN Stadscentrum, Netherlands
C
Weena - Rotterdam
Karel Doormanstraat 8, 3012 GJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
D
Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam
Willemsplein 1-14, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherlands
E
Rosestraat 1101
Rosestraat 1101, 3071 AL Rotterdam, Netherlands
F
Weena
Weena 679, 3013 AM Rotterdam, Netherlands

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 855 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 969 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Rotterdam 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 Sofia to Rotterdam?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Rotterdam start at R 1 409. The average price for this route is around R 2 282. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Rotterdam?
The average bus journey time from Sofia to Rotterdam is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1741 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 12h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Rotterdam route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Rotterdam?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Rotterdam at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Rotterdam?
A bus trip from Sofia to Rotterdam produces an estimated 44 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 Sofia to Rotterdam?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11648 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Rotterdam?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sofia to Rotterdam?
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 Rotterdam?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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R 2 525

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Rotterdam was searched and found on 02 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 525

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 525 to R 5 323 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Rotterdam based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 545, which is on 2026-01-07.