How much does a bus ticket from Barcelona to Sofia cost?

The bus ticket price from Barcelona to Sofia starts at R 2 217. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Sofia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Sofia?

The average travel time between Barcelona and Sofia is around 1d 21h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 16h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1752 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Barcelona and Sofia?

The number of buses from Barcelona to Sofia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Barcelona to Sofia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Barcelona to Sofia?

When taking the bus from Barcelona to Sofia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Sofia?

Buses travelling between Barcelona and Sofia leave from Estació del Nord de Barcelona or Barcelona Sants and arrive at Serdika, Sofia Airport, Central Bus Station.

Bus Barcelona to Sofia from R 2 131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Sofia on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Barcelona Sants	1d 16h	16:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	2d 1h	23:45	Serdika	No tags
Bus	09:45	Barcelona Nord	1d 22h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	21:15	Sants	2d 1h	23:45	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Sofia on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	09:45	Barcelona Nord	1d 22h	09:35	Serdika	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:32 PM CET.

Get from Barcelona to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 217, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 21hAverage duration

1751 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 292 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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 R 2 459

Union Ivkoni Barcelona Sofia recent customer reviews

Worst bus I have ever seen. There is no even charge input in bus.

Muhammed Y.

28 June 2023

BG Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Sofia?

Stops in Barcelona

A - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

B - Barcelona Sants

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

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 from Barcelona to Sofia by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Barcelona to Sofia cost?
The bus ticket price from Barcelona to Sofia starts at R 2 217. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Sofia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Sofia?
The average travel time between Barcelona and Sofia is around 1d 21h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 16h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1752 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Barcelona and Sofia?
The number of buses from Barcelona to Sofia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Barcelona to Sofia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Barcelona to Sofia?
When taking the bus from Barcelona to Sofia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Sofia?
Buses travelling between Barcelona and Sofia leave from Estació del Nord de Barcelona or Barcelona Sants and arrive at Serdika, Sofia Airport, Central Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

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12/11

R 2 349

Today

R 2 514

14/11

R 2 558

15/11

R 2 869

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18/11

R 2 167

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Sofia was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 167

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 167 to R 4 073 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 167, which is on 2025-11-18.