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

The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia start from $108. The average price for this route is around $187. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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 1389 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 30m and is operated by Racic Eurobus .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Racic Eurobus , Union Ivkoni , Infobus , Karat-S .

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 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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.

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 283 reviews.

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.

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.

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.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Sofia from $126 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Sofia on December 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1d 8h	11:45pm	Serdika	Cheapest
3:15pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	1d 4h	9:00pm	Serdika	Fastest
3:15pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	1d 4h	9:00pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Sofia on December 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	1d 7h	9:35am	Serdika	CheapestFastest
12:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1d 8h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
11:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
11:59pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1d 10h	11:10am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Sofia on December 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	1d 8h	11:10am	Serdika	Cheapest
12:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	1d 7h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
1:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1d 8h	11:10am	Serdika	No tags
11:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Sofia on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
3:15pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	1d 4h	9:00pm	Serdika	Fastest
12:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	1d 7h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
4:20pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1d 6h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags
11:59pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1d 10h	11:10am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Sofia on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:59pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1d 10h	11:10am	Serdika	Cheapest
	4:30pm	Frankfurt central	1d	6:00pm	Serdika	Fastest
	12:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1d 8h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:58pm	Südbahnhof	1d 14h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
	6:00pm	Hbf	1d 3h	10:00pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Sofia on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	1d 8h	11:10am	Serdika	Cheapest
	3:15pm	Frankfurt - Main bus station	1d 4h	9:00pm	Serdika	Fastest
	12:20am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1d 8h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:58pm	Südbahnhof	1d 16h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
	1:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1d 8h	11:10am	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:25 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 19 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

19h 30mAverage Duration

1389 kmDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$108 - $392	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$168 - $168	Average Duration19h 30m	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Sofia?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Visit page
D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
Visit page
B
Sofia Airport
Visit page
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
Visit page
F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,566 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,953 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Infobus

4/5491 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5284 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

BG Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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.

How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia start from $108. The average price for this route is around $187. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
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 1389 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 30m and is operated by Racic Eurobus.
Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Racic Eurobus, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Karat-S.
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 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
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.
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 283 reviews.
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.
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.
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

12-08

No data

12-09

$143

Today

$140

12-11

$146

12-12

$162

12-13

$166

12-14

$143

12-15

$131

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Sofia was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $131

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 $131 to $229 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 $131 which is on 2025-12-15.

Usually Karat-S, Racic Eurobus 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.