How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Sofia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Sofia start at R 1 332. The average price for this route is around R 2 054. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Sofia?

The average bus journey time from Berlin to Sofia is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1322 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 22h 55m and is operated by Arda Tur .

Which bus companies service the Berlin to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Racic Eurobus , Arda Tur , Union Ivkoni .

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

The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Sofia at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

A bus trip from Berlin to Sofia produces an estimated 33.036675 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Berlin to Sofia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Racic Eurobus , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Berlin to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Racic Eurobus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Berlin to Sofia from R 1 496 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Sofia on 3 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d 1h	17:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest
	04:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 6h	11:10	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	1d 12h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
	23:59	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:03	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 12h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Sofia on 6 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	1d 4h	11:10	Serdika	Cheapest
	12:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	23h 55m	12:55	Serdika	Fastest
	13:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 1h	15:30	Serdika	No tags
	04:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 6h	11:10	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	1d 12h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Sofia on 7 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:40	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	1d 7h	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
	12:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	23h 55m	12:55	Serdika	Fastest
	23:59	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	1d 12h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
	00:15	Berlin Südkreuz	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:25 PM CEST.

Get from Berlin to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 332, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 9hAverage duration

1322 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Sofia?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
D
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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E
Puschkinallee
Puschkinallee 16, 12435 Berlin, Germany
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F
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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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 - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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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

3.5/512 394 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.7

Arda Tur

3/5265 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.7

Based on 265 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Arda Tur ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 338

Arda Tur Berlin Sofia recent customer reviews

Very good experience on my 24 hour bus ride!

Charlotte T.

29 October 2019

only the wifi was a bit an issue

Tsvetan S.

6 June 2019

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 986 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.8

Based on 1986 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 581

Union Ivkoni Berlin Sofia recent customer reviews

Not WiFi on bus

Sintija B.

16 October 2022

Everything was nice exept the delay

Nikolay Y.

6 July 2019

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Sofia by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Sofia start at R 1 332. The average price for this route is around R 2 054. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Berlin to Sofia is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1322 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 22h 55m and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Racic Eurobus, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Sofia at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Sofia?
A bus trip from Berlin to Sofia produces an estimated 33.036675 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Berlin to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Racic Eurobus, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Berlin to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Berlin to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Racic Eurobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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

01/04

R 2 288

02/04

R 3 424

Today

R 2 261

04/04

R 1 555

05/04

No data

06/04

R 1 669

07/04

R 1 572

08/04

R 1 778

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Sofia was searched and found on 04 Apr 2026 with a price of R 1 555

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 555 to R 4 126 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 555, which is on 2026-04-04.

Usually Racic Eurobus, Arda Tur 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.