What is the travel distance from Berlin to Sofia?

The distance covered from Berlin to Sofia is 1321 km (819 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Berlin to Sofia?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Berlin Südkreuz, in Berlin, and end it at Serdika, in Sofia.

Bus Berlin to Sofia from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Berlin to Sofia on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Wannsee	1d 11h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 10h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Alexanderplatz	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 9h	10:45am	Serdika	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Sofia

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 17 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

17h 10mAverage Duration

1319 kmDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$102 - $333	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$145 - $145	Average Duration17h 10m	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,286 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.7

Arda Tur

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Based on 255 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Arda Tur ticket prices on this trip start at $195

Arda Tur Berlin Sofia recent customer reviews

Very good experience on my 24 hour bus ride!

Charlotte T.

October 29, 2019

only the wifi was a bit an issue

Tsvetan S.

June 6, 2019

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1944 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $123

Union Ivkoni Berlin Sofia recent customer reviews

Not WiFi on bus

Sintija B.

October 16, 2022

Everything was nice exept the delay

Nikolay Y.

July 6, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Sofia?

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Südkreuz

B - Alexanderplatz

C - Alt-Tegel

D - Zoo

E - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

F - Wannsee

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Sofia by bus

What is the travel distance from Berlin to Sofia?
The distance covered from Berlin to Sofia is 1321 km (819 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Berlin to Sofia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Berlin Südkreuz, in Berlin, and end it at Serdika, 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

11-10

$103

11-11

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11-16

$125

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The cheapest trip from Berlin to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $192 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $125 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Arda Tur 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.