What is the travel distance from Sofia to Pleven?

The distance between the two cities is 83 miles (133 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Sofia to Pleven start their journey at Serdika and wind up at Pleven. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Sofia to Pleven from $12 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Pleven on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 45m	9:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 35m	9:05pm	Pleven Bus and Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 45m	10:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Pleven on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 45m	9:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 30m	7:00pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 45m	10:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 45m	1:15pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 45m	6:45pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Pleven on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 45m	9:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 30m	7:00pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 45m	10:45am	Pleven Автогара Плевен	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 45m	1:15pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	2h 45m	6:45pm	Pleven Автогара Плевен	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:06 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Pleven

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

82 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,945 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1945 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 $14

Union Ivkoni Sofia Pleven recent customer reviews

Everything seemed to go fine . We got on and 2 and a bit hours we got off . That's all I really want in a bus company .

Michael P.

October 17, 2019

Bus was on time

Rosie K.

May 6, 2023

The ticket office staff was very rude, but thankfully the driver was very good

Plamena W.

April 15, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Pleven?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in Pleven

A - Pleven

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Pleven by bus

What is the travel distance from Sofia to Pleven?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Pleven?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$12

11/15

$12

Today

$12

11/17

$12

11/18

$12

11/19

$12

11/20

$12

11/21

$12

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Pleven was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $12 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Pleven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-20.