What is the travel distance from Sofia to Karlovo?

Sofia and Karlovo are 122 km (76 miles) apart.

Bus from Sofia to Karlovo starting at $16 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Karlovo on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:00pm	Serdika	2h 10m	2:10pm	Васил Караиванов	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Serdika	2h 5m	7:05pm	Васил Караиванов	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:05 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Karlovo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 5mAverage Duration

122 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 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 $18

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Karlovo by bus

What is the travel distance from Sofia to Karlovo?
Sofia and Karlovo are 122 km (76 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$16

11-21

$16

Today

$16

11-23

$16

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The cheapest trip from Sofia to Karlovo was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $16 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Karlovo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-23.