Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport | Serdika | CheapestFastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Serdika | No tags | |||||
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Serdika | No tags | |||||
| Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | Serdika | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 10:04 AM CEST.
Get from Cologne to Sofia
The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 341, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Sofia?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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
- E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Sofia by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Sofia start at PEN 341. The average price for this route is around PEN 526. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Sofia is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1532 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Sofia at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Sofia?
A bus trip from Cologne to Sofia produces an estimated 38.294650000000004 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Cologne 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 12623 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Cologne 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 Cologne 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.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Sofia was searched and found on 25 May 2026 with a price of PEN 327To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Sofia as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 327 to PEN 791 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 327, which is on 2026-05-25.
