What is the distance between Popovo and Sofia?

The distance between the two cities is 154 miles (248 km).

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

If you're headed to Sofia from Popovo, chances are that your bus will depart from Avtogara Popovo 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 Vitosha Boulevard, Saint Nedelja Church, Statue of Slaveikovs, Boyana Waterfall and Russian Church of St Nicholas.

Bus Popovo to Sofia from $19 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Popovo to Sofia on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	Avtogara Popovo	4h 25m	9:15am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Avtogara Popovo	6h 10m	2:40pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Avtogara Popovo	4h 25m	9:15am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Avtogara Popovo	6h 10m	2:40pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Avtogara Popovo	4h 25m	9:15am	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Get from Popovo to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

153 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Popovo and Sofia?

Stops in Popovo

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Avtogara Popovo
ul. "Pirin I Lanina" 8, 7800 Popovo, 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
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

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 $21

Union Ivkoni Popovo Sofia recent customer reviews

Punctual and comfortable coach.

Annette K.

January 30, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Popovo to Sofia by bus

What is the distance between Popovo and Sofia?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

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The cheapest trip from Popovo to Sofia was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $20 for a bus ticket from Popovo to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-01.