Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Pleven Автогара Плевен | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Pleven Автогара Плевен | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Pleven Автогара Плевен | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Pleven Автогара Плевен | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Pleven Автогара Плевен | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:38 PM EEST.
Get from Sofia to Pleven
The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Pleven?
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Cbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Dbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
Compare bus companies
Based on 1995 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at MAD 114
Union Ivkoni Sofia Pleven recent customer reviews
Everything seemed to go fine . We got on and 2 and a bit hours we got off . That's all I really want in a bus company .
Michael P.
Bus was on time
Rosie K.
The ticket office staff was very rude, but thankfully the driver was very good
Plamena W.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Pleven 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 Sofia to Pleven?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Pleven start from MAD 114. The average price for this route is around MAD 116. 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 Sofia to Pleven?
The average bus travel time from Sofia to Pleven is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 132 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 30m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Pleven route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sofia to Pleven?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Pleven at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Pleven?
A bus trip from Sofia to Pleven generates an estimated 3.2845750000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sofia to Pleven was searched and found on May 5, 2026 with a price of MAD 102To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Pleven, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from MAD 102 to MAD 114 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Pleven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 103 which is on 2026-05-10.
