Next available departures
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| Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Serdika | Cheapest | ||||
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| HAM Airport | Serdika | No tags | ||||
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| Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Serdika | No tags | ||||
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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:12 PM CEST.
Get from Hamburg to Sofia
The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 755, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Hamburg and Sofia
Stops in Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany - C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany - D
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - E
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany - F
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
Stops in Sofia
- A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria - C
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Hamburg to Sofia start at R 1 755. The average price for this route is around R 2 426. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Hamburg to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Hamburg to Sofia is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1556 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Racic Eurobus, Karat-S, Radina VIP, Infobus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Hamburg to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Sofia at 05:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hamburg to Sofia?
A bus trip from Hamburg to Sofia produces an estimated 38.875225 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 Hamburg to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 361 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Hamburg to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Radina VIP, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 Hamburg to Sofia was searched and found on 18 Oct 2026 with a price of R 2 023To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamburg to Sofia as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 023 to R 3 341 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 023, which is on 2026-10-18.
