Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | Serdika | Cheapest | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Serdika | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Serdika | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Serdika | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Serdika | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Serdika | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Serdika | No tags | |||||
| Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | Serdika | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:54 PM CEST.
Get from Cologne to Sofia
The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just CA$168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Sofia
Stops in Cologne
- B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher 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
- A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria - C
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station
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 traveling from Cologne to Sofia by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from CA$168. The average price for this route is around CA$220. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Sofia?
The average bus trip duration from Cologne to Sofia is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 950 miles (1532 km). The quickest bus can get 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 5 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 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Sofia?
A bus trip from Cologne to Sofia generates an estimated 38.297275 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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 12947 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 has the most timely service from Cologne to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 Jul 20, 2026 with a price of CA$174To 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 CA$174 to CA$369 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 CA$174 which is on 2026-07-20.
