Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Serdika | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | CheapestFastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Serdika | HBF | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:18 PM EEST.
Get from Sofia to Essen
The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 935, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Essen?
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
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Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CEssen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Compare bus companies
Based on 12481 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 935
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Essen 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 Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Essen start at R 1 935. The average price for this route is around R 1 955. 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 Essen?
The average bus journey time from Sofia to Essen is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1566 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Essen at 22:50. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Essen?
A bus trip from Sofia to Essen produces an estimated 39.134 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 Essen was searched and found on 17 Apr 2026 with a price of R 1 872To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 872 to R 1 892 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 872, which is on 2026-04-17.
What's the cheapest way to go from Sofia to Essen?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
