What is the travel distance from Leipzig to Sofia?

The distance between the two cities is 787 miles (1269 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Leipzig to Sofia start their journey at Leipzig Hbf and wind up at Serdika. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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, Mount Vitosha, Saint Nedelja Church, Monument to the Soviet Army and Boyana Church.

Bus Leipzig to Sofia from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leipzig to Sofia on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05am	Leipzig central station	1d 5h	11:10am	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:15am	Leipzig central station	1d 5h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	Merkurpromenade	1d 14h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 5:47 AM CET.

Get from Leipzig to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

787 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Leipzig and Sofia?

Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leipzig to Sofia by bus

What is the travel distance from Leipzig to Sofia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leipzig to Sofia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

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11/20

$90

Today

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11/23

$78

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The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $78

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

You can expect to pay from $78 to $133 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-11-23.