What is the distance between London and Sofia?

The distance between the two cities is 1251 miles (2017 km).

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

If you're headed to Sofia from London, chances are that your bus will depart from Victoria Coach Station 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 Statue of Slaveikovs, Borisova Gradina, Russian Church of St Nicholas, Vitosha Boulevard and Ethnographic Museum.

Bus London to Sofia from $155 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for London 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	8:00am	Victoria Coach Station	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00pm	Green Line Coach Station	1d 21h	6:00pm	Serdika	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:33 AM GMT.

Get from London to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 23hAverage Duration

1242 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in London and Sofia?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Green Line Coach Station
158 Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SH, UK
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C
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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D
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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E
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
F
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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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
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

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

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

According to customer reviews, the service provided by the company has received mixed feedback. Some customers have praised the good and well-priced service, as well as safe driving. However, there are also negative comments about rude behavior from drivers and issues such as locked toilets, no Wi-Fi availability, and delays in arrival times. It is important for the company to address these concerns in order to improve overall customer satisfaction.

Union Ivkoni London Sofia recent customer reviews

Enjoyed the experience of travelling through Europe by road. Considering the coach went from the UK to Bulgaria, the coach drivers were not forthcoming in speaking English for passenger instructions; only in Bulgarian. No toilets on coach - difficult as we were not told when and where our stops would be for toilet break/drink/food en route. No WiFi.

Steve H.

April 25, 2024

Good service but other passengers shouldn`t be allowed drink too much at designated stops - resulting in them requesting roadside stops to urinate!

Danny B.

June 24, 2022

Absolutely terrible. A 7 hour delay in Dover, as the company did not book the tickets, and as a result, got the times wrong. The drivers were chain smoking all day and night, which is illegal. We arrived at 2 in the morning in Sofia instead of 9 in the evening. This has made it very dangerous.

Shirley A.

May 2, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Sofia by bus

What is the distance between London and Sofia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Sofia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$218

11/24

$167

Today

$183

11/26

$183

11/27

$167

11/28

$173

11/29

$171

11/30

$190

The cheapest trip from London to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $167

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

You can expect to pay from $167 to $266 for a bus ticket from London to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $167 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus, Union Ivkoni 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.