What is the distance between Dortmund and Sofia?

The distance separating Dortmund and Sofia is 960 miles (1547 km).

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

If you're headed to Sofia from Dortmund, chances are that your bus will leave from ZOB and arrive at Serdika. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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 Boyana Waterfall, Vitosha Boulevard, Museum of Socialist Art, Boyana Church and Ethnographic Museum.

Bus Dortmund to Sofia from $94 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Sofia on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		5:31pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	1d 15h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
		12:00pm	ZOB	1d 6h	7:00pm	Serdika	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:38 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Dortmund to Sofia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

958 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $186	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$147 - $147	Average Duration20h 30m	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Sofia?

Stops in Dortmund

A
ZOB
Quadbeckstraße, 44147 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen
B
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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C
Dortmund Bushaltestelle
Dortmund, Germany
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D
Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle
Königswall 24, 44137 Dortmund, , 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

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dortmund to Sofia by bus

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The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $130 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-11-28.