How far is Blagoevgrad from Sofia?

The distance separating Blagoevgrad and Sofia is 49 miles (79 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia?

Most of the buses traveling from Blagoevgrad to Sofia leave from Sveti Dimitar Solunski and arrive at Serdika. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Borisova Gradina, Boyana Waterfall, Rotunda of St George, Ethnographic Museum and Mount Vitosha.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Blagoevgrad to Sofia on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	1h 50m	3:10pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:10pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	1h 20m	8:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	2h 30m	7:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:48pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	1h 42m	7:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:13pm	Sveti Dimitar Solunski	1h 32m	7:45pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:38 PM EET.

Get from Blagoevgrad to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 42mAverage Duration

50 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Blagoevgrad and Sofia?

Stops in Blagoevgrad

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Sveti Dimitar Solunski
bul. "Sveti Dimitar Solunski" 19, 2700 Blagoevgrad Center, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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B
Blagoevgrad
bul. "Sveti Dimitar Solunski" 15, 2700 Blagoevgrad Center, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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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
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Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

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. Travelers 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 $10

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Blagoevgrad to Sofia by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Blagoevgrad to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $9 for a bus ticket from Blagoevgrad to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-25.