How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Bucharest?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Bucharest start at MAD 136. The average price for this route is around MAD 325. 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 35m, covering a distance of 295 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 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Openline , Union Ivkoni , LIKEBUS , Pegasus , 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 06:25. 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 7.3523499999999995 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 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 185 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 4.9 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.

Bus Sofia to Bucharest from MAD 124 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Bucharest on 11 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	05:15	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 50m	23:50	The Northern Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Serdika	6h 35m	18:30	Militari	No tags
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 45m	05:45	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	7h 5m	20:20	Militari	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Bucharest on 12 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	05:15	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 50m	23:50	The Northern Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 45m	05:45	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	7h 5m	20:20	Militari	No tags
Bus	11:55	Serdika	6h 35m	18:30	Autogara Militari	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Bucharest on 13 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	05:15	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 50m	23:50	The Northern Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Serdika	6h 35m	18:30	Militari	No tags
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 45m	05:45	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	23:25	Serdika	6h 35m	06:00	Militari	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Bucharest on 14 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	05:15	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 50m	23:50	The Northern Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 45m	05:45	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	23:25	Serdika	6h 35m	06:00	Militari	No tags
Bus	11:55	Serdika	6h 35m	18:30	Autogara Militari	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Bucharest on 15 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	05:15	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 50m	23:50	The Northern Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Serdika	6h 35m	18:30	Militari	No tags
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 45m	05:45	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	7h 5m	20:20	Militari	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Bucharest on 16 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	05:15	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 50m	23:50	The Northern Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 45m	05:45	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	7h 5m	20:20	Militari	No tags
Bus	11:55	Serdika	6h 35m	18:30	Autogara Militari	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Bucharest on 17 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	05:15	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 50m	23:50	The Northern Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Serdika	6h 35m	18:30	Militari	No tags
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 45m	05:45	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	7h 5m	20:20	Militari	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Bucharest on 18 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 15m	05:15	Autogara Militari	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 50m	23:50	The Northern Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Serdika	6h 35m	18:30	Militari	No tags
Bus	22:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	7h 45m	05:45	Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	7h 5m	20:20	Militari	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:02 AM EEST.

Get from Sofia to Bucharest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 136, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

6h 35mAverage duration

295 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Bucharest?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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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
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B
Bucharest Airport (OTP)
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C
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
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D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania
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E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya
F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 619 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12619 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at MAD 198

Flixbus Sofia Bucharest recent customer reviews

The bus was 90 mins late arriving in Bucharest due to customs issues at rhe Bulgarian/Romanian border

Vaughn. R.

7 July 2025

Openline

2.6/519 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi5.0

Union Ivkoni

2.7/51 995 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Customers have reported positive experiences with friendly drivers and decent buses. However, there are concerns about significant delays of up to three hours without proper facilities like toilets on board.

Union Ivkoni Sofia Bucharest recent customer reviews

They were late for two hours and we were stuck at the border, ended up arriving 3 hours later than expected - the bus was ok and the drivers were very nice

Nok Yee Charlotte M.

7 November 2023

I would use again, but please get toilets in the buses. It's better for everyone!

Kiril K.

24 August 2022

Left on time!

Jarrett S.

25 August 2025

LIKEBUS

3.7/529 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.6

Pegasus

4.4/5185 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi2.0

Maks Trans LTD

3.3/53 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5.0

AvtoExpress Dnipro

RO bus companies:FlixBus, LIKEBUS, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Openline, AvtoExpress Dnipro, Lux Bus

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 MAD 136. The average price for this route is around MAD 325. 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 35m, covering a distance of 295 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 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Openline, Union Ivkoni, LIKEBUS, Pegasus, 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 06:25. 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 7.3523499999999995 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 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 185 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 4.9 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.

Best price found

09/05

MAD 281

10/05

MAD 351

Today

MAD 229

12/05

MAD 177

13/05

MAD 177

14/05

MAD 125

15/05

MAD 176

16/05

MAD 228

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Bucharest was searched and found on 14 May 2026 with a price of MAD 125

To 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 MAD 125 to MAD 485 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 MAD 125, which is on 2026-05-14.

Usually Pegasus 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.