Next departures for Mannheim to Sofia on November 23
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6
Serdika
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6
Serdika
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Flixtrain + Flixbus
Mannheim Hauptbahnhof
Serdika
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Next departures for Mannheim to Sofia on November 24
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6
Serdika
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ZOB
Serdika
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Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6
Serdika
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Compare 2 ways to go from Mannheim to Sofia
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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.
Based on 490 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the power outlets. Infobus ticket prices on this trip start at $154
Based on 281 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Karat-S ticket prices on this trip start at $150
Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $130
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mannheim to Sofia by bus
How far is Mannheim from Sofia?
About 850 miles (1370 km) separate Mannheim and Sofia.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mannheim to Sofia?
Most of the buses traveling from Mannheim to Sofia leave from ZOB and arrive at Serdika. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 National Opera and Ballet, Boyana Waterfall, Statue of Slaveikovs, Mount Vitosha and Borisova Gradina.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/20
$106
11/21
$85
Today
$96
11/23
$69
11/24
$60
11/25
$65
11/26
$68
11/27
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The cheapest trip from Mannheim to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $60
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mannheim to Sofia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $60 to $177 for a bus ticket from Mannheim to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-24.
Usually Karat-S 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Mannheim to Sofia?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination