How much is the bus ticket from Kyiv to Sofia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kyiv to Sofia start from ZAR 1,623. The average price for this route is around ZAR 2,565. 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 Kyiv to Sofia?

The average bus travel time from Kyiv to Sofia is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 1017 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Energy Trans .

Which bus companies service the Kyiv to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Maks Trans LTD , Infobus , KVI Trans , LIKEBUS , Energy Trans , Ecolines .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kyiv to Sofia?

The earliest bus departs from Kyiv to Sofia at 9:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kyiv to Sofia?

A bus trip from Kyiv to Sofia generates an estimated 25.408625 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 Kyiv to Sofia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Infobus , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 496 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kyiv 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 Kyiv to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Infobus , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kyiv to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maks Trans LTD , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Kyiv to Sofia from ZAR 1,590 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kyiv to Sofia on July 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45pm	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	8:00pm	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 22h	8:00pm	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	Dachna	2d 1h	5:35pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Kyiv to Sofia on July 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Dachna	1d 22h	11:10am	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 22h	11:10am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 23h	11:10am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 22h	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Dachna	1d 22h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Kyiv to Sofia on July 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 3h	5:40pm	Sofia Avtobusna Spirka	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 22h	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Dachna	1d 22h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Dachna	2d 1h	5:35pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Kyiv to Sofia on July 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 22h	8:00pm	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Dachna	1d 22h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Dachna	2d 3h	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Kyiv to Sofia on July 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 3h	5:40pm	Sofia Avtobusna Spirka	Cheapest
А. К. ГЕРМЕС ТОВ	Bus	1:00pm	Bus station, Petlyury street, 32, Kyiv	1d 2h	3:50pm	XOPark Sofia (Retail Park Jumbo Plaza)	Fastest
	Bus	10:30am	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
	Bus	8:45pm	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
	Bus	9:30pm	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 22h	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Dachna	1d 22h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Kyiv to Sofia on July 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Dachna	2d 1h	5:35pm	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 22h	8:00pm	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Avtostantsiya Kyiv	1d 23h	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Tsentralniy avtovokzal	1d 23h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Dachna	1d 22h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 3:37 PM EEST.

Get from Kyiv to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 1,623, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 23hAverage Duration

1017 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Kyiv and Sofia?

Stops in Kyiv

A
Dachna
Volodymyrs'kyi Passage, 2663, Kyiv, Ukraine
B
Tsentralniy avtovokzal
Nauky Ave, 4/2, Kyiv, Ukraine
C
Avtostantsiya Kyiv
Symona Petlyury St 28, Kyiv, Ukraine
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D
Kharkivska Airport Bus Location
Mykoly Bazhana Ave, 36А, Kyivm, Ukraine, 02000
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E
Metro Vokzalna
Vokzal'na Square, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine
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F
Zhytomyrskaya
Peremohy Ave, 136 Kyiv, Ukraine
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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
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,940 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Maks Trans LTD

3.3/53 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5.0

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.8

KVI Trans

LIKEBUS

3.7/529 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.6

Energy Trans

Ecolines

3.8/5153 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.4

BG bus companies:FlixBus, Sindbad, Ecolines, KLR Bus, RegioJet, Agat, LIKEBUS

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kyiv 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 Kyiv to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kyiv to Sofia start from ZAR 1,623. The average price for this route is around ZAR 2,565. 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 Kyiv to Sofia?
The average bus travel time from Kyiv to Sofia is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 1017 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Energy Trans.
Which bus companies service the Kyiv to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Maks Trans LTD, Infobus, KVI Trans, LIKEBUS, Energy Trans, Ecolines.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kyiv to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Kyiv to Sofia at 9:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kyiv to Sofia?
A bus trip from Kyiv to Sofia generates an estimated 25.408625 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 Kyiv to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Infobus, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 496 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kyiv 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 Kyiv to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Infobus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kyiv to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maks Trans LTD, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

06-29

ZAR 3,125

06-30

ZAR 1,616

Today

ZAR 2,579

07-02

ZAR 2,126

07-03

ZAR 1,618

07-04

ZAR 2,096

07-05

ZAR 1,918

07-06

ZAR 1,889

The cheapest trip from Kyiv to Sofia was searched and found on Jun 30, 2026 with a price of ZAR 1,616

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

You can expect to pay from ZAR 1,616 to ZAR 4,428 for a bus ticket from Kyiv to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 1,618 which is on 2026-07-03.

Usually FlixBus 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.