How far is Sofia from Madrid?

Sofia and Madrid are 1399 miles (2256 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Sofia to Madrid leave from Serdika and arrive at Estación Sur. These are the most popular 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 Madrid?

Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Casa de Campo Park, Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu, Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum and Lazaro Galdiano Museum.

Bus Sofia to Madrid from $132 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Madrid on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Serdika	2d 4h	12:30pm	Estación Sur	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	2d 10h	8:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	2d 11h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/13/2025 EET.

Get from Sofia to Madrid

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2d 10hAverage Duration

1397 milesDistance

56kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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

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

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Madrid?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Madrid by bus

How far is Sofia from Madrid?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Madrid?
What are the best sights and things to do in Madrid?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$136

11/19

$146

Today

$142

11/21

$166

11/22

No data

11/23

No data

11/24

$185

11/25

No data

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $136

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

You can expect to pay from $136 to $214 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $166 which is on 2025-11-21.