How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Sofia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Sofia start at PEN 278. The average price for this route is around PEN 429. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Sofia?

The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Sofia is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1284 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Karat-S , Union Ivkoni , Infobus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Sofia at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

A bus trip from Stuttgart to Sofia produces an estimated 32.084199999999996 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 Stuttgart to Sofia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 296 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart 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 offers the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Sofia from PEN 264 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Sofia on 5 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	06:00	STR Airport	1d 2h	09:35	Serdika	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Stuttgart to Sofia on 6 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	STR Airport	1d 2h	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	STR Airport	1d	21:00	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Kornwestheim	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	19:15	Stuttgart Airport Busterminal	2d	21:00	Serdika	No tags
Bus	14:45	Kornwestheim	1d 8h	23:45	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:22 AM CEST.

Get from Stuttgart to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 278, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

1284 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Sofia?

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
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B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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C
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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E
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany

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
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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

3.5/512 584 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Karat-S

4.1/5297 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.7/51 995 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1995 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 PEN 468

Union Ivkoni Stuttgart Sofia recent customer reviews

It has been three or four years since I traveled like this and had a good trip

Silvia A.

11 April 2023

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

BG bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Sofia start at PEN 278. The average price for this route is around PEN 429. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Sofia is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1284 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stuttgart to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Sofia at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Sofia?
A bus trip from Stuttgart to Sofia produces an estimated 32.084199999999996 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 Stuttgart to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 296 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart 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 offers the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Stuttgart 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

03/05

PEN 467

04/05

PEN 439

Today

PEN 446

06/05

PEN 408

07/05

No data

08/05

No data

09/05

PEN 276

10/05

PEN 357

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Sofia was searched and found on 09 May 2026 with a price of PEN 276

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 276 to PEN 629 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 276, which is on 2026-05-09.