Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Sofia on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
FRA Frankfurt airport
SerdikaCheapest
Racic Eurobus BGBus
    Frankfurt central
    SerdikaFastest
    FlixbusBus
    FRA Frankfurt airport
    SerdikaNo tags
    Racic EurobusBus
      Frankfurt - Main bus station
      SerdikaNo tags
      FlixbusBus
      FRA Frankfurt airport
      SerdikaNo tags

      Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:53 PM CET.

      Compare 2 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main 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 18 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $136, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      1carpool per day
      18h 10mAverage Duration
      1389 kmDistance
      58kgCO₂ emissions
      Average Price$109 - $369Average Duration1d 7h
      35kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      Average Price$136 - $285Average Duration18h 10m
      58kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia by bus

      Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

      1. How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia?

        The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia start from $109. The average price for this route is around $179. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

      2. How long is the bus ride from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia?

        The average bus travel time from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1391 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 30m and is operated by Racic Eurobus.

      3. Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Sofia route?

        Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Racic Eurobus, Infobus, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni.

      4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia?

        The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

      5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia?

        A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia generates an estimated 35 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

      6. What is the best bus company from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia?

        According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 282 reviews.

      7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia?

        Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

      8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

      9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

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

      Best price found
      11-27
      $169
      11-28
      $138
      Today
      $142
      11-30
      $145
      12-01
      $124
      12-02
      No data
      12-03
      No data
      12-04
      $119
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $119

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

      You can expect to pay from $119 to $259 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-12-04.

      Usually Karat-S 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.

      What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia?

      busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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