How far is Sofia from Pleven by coach?

The distance between Pleven and Sofia by coach is approximately 83 miles (133 km).

Is there a way to reach Sofia from Pleven without a car?

You can travel to Sofia from Pleven by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Pleven to Sofia from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pleven to Sofia on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:06	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 34m	14:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	16:45	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	19:00	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	21:35	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Pleven to Sofia on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	08:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:35	Pleven pl. Ivan Mendilikov, pl. "Ivan Mendilikov", Pleven	2h 30m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	10:25	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:35	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 30m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:40	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	12:15	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:06	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 34m	14:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:45	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	19:00	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	21:35	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Pleven to Sofia on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	08:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:35	Pleven pl. Ivan Mendilikov, pl. "Ivan Mendilikov", Pleven	2h 30m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	10:25	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:35	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 30m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:40	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	12:15	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:06	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 34m	14:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:45	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	19:00	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	21:35	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Pleven to Sofia on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	08:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:35	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 30m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 40m	10:25	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:40	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	12:15	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:06	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 34m	14:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:45	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	19:00	Pleven Автогара Плевен	2h 35m	21:35	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 09:21 EET.

Get from Pleven to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

2h 35mAverage duration

82 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1944 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 Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at £11

Union Ivkoni Pleven Sofia recent customer reviews

The bus driver was incredibly sweet,it was my first time taking a bus in Pleven and I was feeling lost,but he told me where to go to print the ticket and overall tried to communicate with me despite the language barrier with a smile on his face (that is rare to find). The trip was nice and clean

Stefania C.

7 December 2022

Everything good

Harinder D.

25 October 2024

Not the best

Naomi A.

27 April 2021

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Grup Plus

4/595 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.8

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Where are the popular stops in Pleven and Sofia?

Stops in Pleven

A - Pleven

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Pleven to Sofia

How far is Sofia from Pleven by coach?
The distance between Pleven and Sofia by coach is approximately 83 miles (133 km).
Is there a way to reach Sofia from Pleven without a car?
You can travel to Sofia from Pleven by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

£9

13/11

£10

Today

£10

15/11

£10

16/11

£10

17/11

£10

18/11

£10

19/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Pleven to Sofia was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £12 for a bus ticket from Pleven to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Infobus 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.