Next available departures

Next departures from Dortmund to Sofia on 3 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:45	Dortmund	1d 9h	20:00	Serdika	Cheapest
	14:15	ZOB	1d 6h	22:00	Serdika	Fastest
	01:15	Dortmund	1d 8h	11:10	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:32	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	1d 15h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 00:11 CEST.

Get from Dortmund to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 9,364, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 9hAverage duration

958 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Dortmund and Sofia

Stops in Dortmund

A
ZOB
Quadbeckstraße, 44147 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen
B
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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C
Dortmund Bushaltestelle
Dortmund, Germany
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D
Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle
Königswall 24, 44137 Dortmund, , Germany

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

3.5/513,097 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52,014 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.8

BG bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Dortmund to Sofia

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

How much is the bus ticket from Dortmund to Sofia?
The cheapest coach tickets from Dortmund to Sofia start from RUB 9,364. The average price for this route is around RUB 11,772. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Dortmund to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Dortmund to Sofia is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 958 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Dortmund to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dortmund to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Dortmund to Sofia at 01:15. And the latest bus departs at 14:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dortmund to Sofia?
A bus journey from Dortmund to Sofia produces an estimated 38.58895 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Dortmund to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 13093 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Dortmund to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dortmund to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

27/07

RUB 11,017

28/07

RUB 11,111

Today

RUB 10,132

30/07

RUB 10,514

31/07

RUB 13,669

01/08

RUB 13,573

02/08

RUB 10,514

03/08

RUB 11,583

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Sofia was searched and found on 29 Jul 2026 with a price of RUB 10,132

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

You can expect to pay from RUB 10,132 to RUB 14,816 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 10,514, which is on 2026-07-30.