How much does a coach ticket cost in Bulgaria?

Bus travel in Bulgaria is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was NZ$88. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in Bulgaria: Plovdiv ↔ Sofia (average: NZ$47 ) Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: NZ$76 ) Varna ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: NZ$82 )

What is the best way to travel around Bulgaria?

While you can choose between different transport options, travelling by Buses is usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Bulgaria with 982 routes.

How do I book coach and train tickets in Bulgaria?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play , Download on the App Store .

How do I travel from Plovdiv to Sofia by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Plovdiv to Sofia Travel time: 2h 20m Ticket prices: From NZ$47 Frequency: 22 departures daily Recommended operators: FlixBus , Union Ivkoni , Arda Tur , Pegasus , Ecolines , Infobus , Karat-S , Lux Bus , Openline , Grup Plus

How do I get from Bulgaria to neighbouring countries by bus or train?

The buses that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are: Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey Varna ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey Burgas ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey

What are the most popular airports in Bulgaria?

You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Sofia Airport , Burgas Airport

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What are the most popular routes to Bulgaria?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Plovdiv - Sofia	Average priceNZ$47	Average duration2h 20m	Daily departures22
Sofia - Istanbul Europe	Average priceNZ$76	Average duration9h	Daily departures12
Sofia - Plovdiv	Average priceNZ$43	Average duration2h 19m	Daily departures23
Varna - Istanbul Europe	Average priceNZ$82	Average duration9h 30m	Daily departures7
Burgas - Istanbul Europe	Average priceNZ$71	Average duration6h 30m	Daily departures7
Sofia - Thessaloniki	Average priceNZ$54	Average duration5h	Daily departures15
Sofia - Bucharest	Average priceNZ$62	Average duration6h 35m	Daily departures10
Sofia - Burgas	Average priceNZ$44	Average duration6h 10m	Daily departures8
Varna - Bucharest	Average priceNZ$69	Average duration5h 15m	Daily departures13
Sofia - Athens	Average priceNZ$127	Average duration11h 45m	Daily departures6

What popular bus companies operate in Bulgaria?

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Frequently asked questions about travelling in Bulgaria

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a coach ticket cost in Bulgaria?
Bus travel in Bulgaria is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was NZ$88. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Bulgaria:
Plovdiv ↔ Sofia (average: NZ$47)
Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: NZ$76)
Varna ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: NZ$82)
What is the best way to travel around Bulgaria?
While you can choose between different transport options, travelling by Buses is usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Bulgaria with 982 routes.
How do I book coach and train tickets in Bulgaria?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.
How do I travel from Plovdiv to Sofia by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Plovdiv to Sofia
Travel time: 2h 20m
Ticket prices: From NZ$47
Frequency: 22 departures daily
Recommended operators: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Pegasus, Ecolines, Infobus, Karat-S, Lux Bus, Openline, Grup Plus
How do I get from Bulgaria to neighbouring countries by bus or train?
The buses that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey
Varna ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey
Burgas ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey
What are the most popular airports in Bulgaria?
You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Sofia Airport, Burgas Airport