How much is the bus ticket from Plovdiv to Sofia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Plovdiv to Sofia start from $12. The average price for this route is around $15. 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 Plovdiv to Sofia?

The average bus trip duration from Plovdiv to Sofia is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 83 miles (133 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 55m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Plovdiv to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Traventuria , Infobus , Karat-S , Union Ivkoni .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia?

The earliest bus departs from Plovdiv to Sofia at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plovdiv to Sofia?

A bus trip from Plovdiv to Sofia generates an estimated 3 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 Plovdiv to Sofia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Traventuria , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Plovdiv to Sofia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Plovdiv to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Karat-S , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Plovdiv to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Plovdiv to Sofia from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Plovdiv to Sofia on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	2h 20m	3:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	2h 20m	3:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:10pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	2h 20m	5:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Plovdiv Airport	6h 10m	7:25pm	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	2h 20m	5:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Plovdiv to Sofia on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	2h 20m	3:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	2h 20m	3:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:10pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	2h 20m	5:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Plovdiv Airport	6h 10m	7:25pm	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	2h 20m	4:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Plovdiv to Sofia on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Sever	2h 10m	12:35pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	Sever	1h 55m	12:20pm	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	2h 20m	3:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Plovdiv Airport	2h 55m	6:05pm	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	2h 20m	3:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Plovdiv to Sofia on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Sever	2h 10m	12:35pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	Sever	1h 55m	12:20pm	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	3:10pm	Plovdiv Airport	2h 55m	6:05pm	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	2h 20m	3:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Plovdiv Airport	3h 5m	6:15pm	Sofia Airport (SOF) T2	No tags

Next departures for Plovdiv to Sofia on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Sever	2h 10m	12:35pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	Sever	1h 55m	12:20pm	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	2h 20m	3:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Plovdiv Airport	2h 55m	6:05pm	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop	2h 20m	3:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:47 PM EET.

Get from Plovdiv to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

83 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Plovdiv and Sofia?

Stops in Plovdiv

A
Sever
bul. "Hristo Botev" 47, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Stops in Sofia

A
Sofia Airport
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B
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

Traventuria

4/547 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Infobus

4/5491 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the cleanliness of the bus and praising the driver for providing a comfortable journey. They also appreciated the well-organized planning and arrangements, contributing to an overall pleasant travel experience.

Infobus Plovdiv Sofia recent customer reviews

It’s good plan and good arrangement

Mohammad M.

June 4, 2025

Clean bus. Good driver. Very comfortable

Kelly S.

April 23, 2024

Karat-S

4/5283 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Users have noted that the bus service is punctual and provides a comfortable ride. The staff in the office has been described as pleasant, although some users mentioned confusion during check-in due to different luggage sides for various destinations. There were also comments about assigned seats not being together despite booking together.

Karat-S Plovdiv Sofia recent customer reviews

On time, good driving, confortable bus. Driver could work on his social skills.. Unfriendly, bordering hostility to the customer

L S.

September 3, 2024

Very prompt departure and comfortable ride but confusing checking onto bus when there were different sides of the bus for luggage and different destinations. Assigned seats but even when booked together we weren’t seated together.

Billy-joe S.

June 15, 2023

Well I didn’t travel buy bus 🚌., I just travel by train 🚆 The information about arrivals and departures is poor and the electronic tickets 🎫 are confusing and the information there is not clear the people that work there very rude all of them ., no help at all Fromm

Vania S.

August 21, 2020

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,950 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Users have noted that the bus service was punctual and provided a pleasant travel experience. However, there were some concerns about the driver's demeanor, particularly when interacting with non-Bulgarian-speaking passengers.

Union Ivkoni Plovdiv Sofia recent customer reviews

Everything OK, punctual, the bus stopped also at the Sofia airport what was very helpful.

Marko P.

October 11, 2024

Pretty rude driver. Other than that, roads are terrible which is a warning for anyone travelling in the country by road.

Andreas B.

August 6, 2024

The bus was exactly on time and travel was pleasant. The only problem we had was with the driver who was quite unpleasant and impatient when my friend from Finland didn’t understand his question “Airport or bus station “. He spoke Bulgarian of course and she had no idea what he was asking.

Hristina M.

June 30, 2024

BG bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Plovdiv to Sofia start from $12. The average price for this route is around $15. 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 Plovdiv to Sofia?
The average bus trip duration from Plovdiv to Sofia is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 83 miles (133 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 55m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Plovdiv to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Traventuria, Infobus, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Plovdiv to Sofia at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plovdiv to Sofia?
A bus trip from Plovdiv to Sofia generates an estimated 3 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 Plovdiv to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Traventuria, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Plovdiv to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Plovdiv to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Plovdiv to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/03

$11

12/04

$12

Today

$11

12/06

$11

12/07

$11

12/08

$11

12/09

$11

12/10

$11

The cheapest trip from Plovdiv to Sofia was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $34 for a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-12-08.

Usually Traventuria 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.