What is the distance between Groningen and Sofia?

The distance between the two cities is 1057 miles (1705 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Groningen to Sofia?

If you're headed to Sofia from Groningen, chances are that your bus will depart from Groningen and arrive at Serdika. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Borisova Gradina, Rotunda of St George, Food Tour, Mount Vitosha and Museum of Socialist Art.

Bus Groningen to Sofia from $104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Groningen to Sofia on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	1d 15h	9:35am	Serdika	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:15am	Groningen	1d 18h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:00 AM CET.

Get from Groningen to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 17hAverage Duration

1055 milesDistance

43kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Groningen and Sofia?

Stops in Groningen

A
Groningen
Stationsweg 1012, 9726 AZ Groningen
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B
Groningen Hoofdstation Bushalte
Stationsplein 2, 9726 AE Groningen, Netherlands
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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
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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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 traveling from Groningen to Sofia by bus

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The cheapest trip from Groningen to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $104

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Groningen to Sofia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $145 for a bus ticket from Groningen to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-11-22.