How much does a bus 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 CN¥347. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighboring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in Bulgaria: Plovdiv ↔ Sofia (average: CN¥184 ) Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: CN¥300 ) Varna ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: CN¥323 )

What is the best way to travel around Bulgaria?

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

How do I book bus and train tickets in Bulgaria?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules 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 CN¥184 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 connecting with major cities in neighboring 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 trains 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 priceCN¥184	Average duration2h 20m	Daily departures22
Sofia - Istanbul Europe	Average priceCN¥300	Average duration9h	Daily departures12
Sofia - Plovdiv	Average priceCN¥167	Average duration2h 19m	Daily departures23
Varna - Istanbul Europe	Average priceCN¥323	Average duration9h 30m	Daily departures7
Burgas - Istanbul Europe	Average priceCN¥278	Average duration6h 30m	Daily departures7
Sofia - Thessaloniki	Average priceCN¥210	Average duration5h	Daily departures15
Sofia - Bucharest	Average priceCN¥242	Average duration6h 35m	Daily departures10
Sofia - Burgas	Average priceCN¥173	Average duration6h 10m	Daily departures8
Varna - Bucharest	Average priceCN¥271	Average duration5h 15m	Daily departures13
Sofia - Athens	Average priceCN¥502	Average duration11h 45m	Daily departures6

What popular bus companies operate in Bulgaria?

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Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travelers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

Frequently asked questions about traveling in Bulgaria

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

How much does a bus 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 CN¥347. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighboring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Bulgaria:
Plovdiv ↔ Sofia (average: CN¥184)
Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: CN¥300)
Varna ↔ Istanbul Europe (average: CN¥323)
What is the best way to travel around Bulgaria?
While you can choose between different transports, Buses is usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Bulgaria with 982 routes.
How do I book bus and train tickets in Bulgaria?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules 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 CN¥184
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 connecting with major cities in neighboring 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 trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Sofia Airport, Burgas Airport