How far is Chişinău from Sofia?

The distance between the two cities is 402 miles (649 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Chişinău to Sofia leave from Gara Sud and arrive at Serdika. These are the primary 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 Russian Church of St Nicholas, Ivan Vazov National Theater, Saint Nedelja Church, Museum of Socialist Art and Boyana Church.

Bus Chişinău to Sofia from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chişinău to Sofia on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30am	Gara Sud	22h 40m	8:10am	Sofia Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chişinău to Sofia on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30am	Gara Sud	22h 40m	8:10am	Sofia Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 3:58 AM EET.

Get from Chişinău to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 22 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

22h 40mAverage Duration

399 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Chişinău and Sofia?

Stops in Chişinău

A
Gara Sud
Șoseaua Hînceşti, Chișinău, Moldova
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B
Gara Nord
Strada Calea Moşilor, Chișinău, Moldova
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C
Gara Feroviară
Strada Piața Gării, Chișinău, Moldova
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D
Chisinau
Muncesti Hwy, Chisinau, Moldova
E
Strada Mitropolit Varlaam
Strada Mitropolit Varlaam 63, Chișinău, Moldova

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
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

SARVALTEH AUTO

4.5/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi5

Based on 17 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. SARVALTEH AUTO ticket prices on this trip start at $15

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chişinău to Sofia by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Chişinău to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $12 for a bus ticket from Chişinău to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-25.