Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Serdika | Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Sofia Avtobusna Spirka | MyContinental Bucuresti Calea Griviței 143B | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Serdika | Militari | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Autogara Militari | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Serdika | Militari | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | The Northern Railway Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Serdika | Militari | No tags |
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Get from Sofia to Bucharest
The journey takes about 6 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just ARS 21 983, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Sofia and Bucharest
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
Stops in Bucharest
- A
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania - B
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya - D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania - E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya - F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Bucharest 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 Sofia to Bucharest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Bucharest start at ARS 21 983. The average price for this route is around ARS 55 193. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Bucharest?
The average bus journey time from Sofia to Bucharest is 6h 36m, covering a distance of 294 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 45m and is operated by Maks Trans LTD.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Bucharest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Pegasus, FlixBus, Traventuria, Openline, Union Ivkoni, LIKEBUS, Maks Trans LTD, AvtoExpress Dnipro.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Bucharest?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Bucharest at 02:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Bucharest?
A bus trip from Sofia to Bucharest produces an estimated 7.348675 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 Sofia to Bucharest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pegasus, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 213 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Bucharest?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Openline has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sofia to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pegasus, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maks Trans LTD, 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 Sofia to Bucharest was searched and found on 14 Aug 2026 with a price of ARS 31 590To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Bucharest as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ARS 31 590 to ARS 86 828 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 31 590, which is on 2026-08-14.
Usually LIKEBUS, FlixBus 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.
