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 THB 1,734. 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: Sofia ↔ Burgas (average: THB 766 ) Plovdiv ↔ Sofia (average: THB 805 ) Sofia ↔ Thessaloniki (average: THB 1,010 )

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 947 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 Sofia to Burgas by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Sofia to Burgas Travel time: 6h 10m Ticket prices: From THB 766 Frequency: 7 departures daily Recommended operators: FlixBus , Union Ivkoni , Arda Tur , Infobus , Ecolines , Pegasus , Lux Bus , Karat-S , Pal Tour , LIKEBUS

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

The buses connecting with major cities in neighboring countries are: Sofia ↔ Thessaloniki, Greece Varna ↔ Bucharest, Romania Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey Sofia ↔ Bucharest, Romania 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
Sofia - Burgas	Average priceTHB 766	Average duration6h 10m	Daily departures7
Plovdiv - Sofia	Average priceTHB 805	Average duration2h 20m	Daily departures21
Sofia - Thessaloniki	Average priceTHB 1,010	Average duration5h	Daily departures14
Sofia - Varna	Average priceTHB 810	Average duration6h 45m	Daily departures15
Sofia - Plovdiv	Average priceTHB 498	Average duration2h 20m	Daily departures19
Varna - Sofia	Average priceTHB 831	Average duration7h 10m	Daily departures22
Varna - Bucharest	Average priceTHB 1,312	Average duration5h 15m	Daily departures13
Sofia - Istanbul Europe	Average priceTHB 1,419	Average duration9h	Daily departures13
Sofia - Bucharest	Average priceTHB 1,164	Average duration6h 35m	Daily departures9
Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia	Average priceTHB 652	Average duration3h 20m	Daily departures25

What popular bus companies operate in Bulgaria?

Why choose Busbud?

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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 THB 1,734. 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:
Sofia ↔ Burgas (average: THB 766)
Plovdiv ↔ Sofia (average: THB 805)
Sofia ↔ Thessaloniki (average: THB 1,010)
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 947 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 Sofia to Burgas by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Sofia to Burgas
Travel time: 6h 10m
Ticket prices: From THB 766
Frequency: 7 departures daily
Recommended operators: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Infobus, Ecolines, Pegasus, Lux Bus, Karat-S, Pal Tour, LIKEBUS
How do I get from Bulgaria to neighbouring countries by bus or train?
The buses connecting with major cities in neighboring countries are:
Sofia ↔ Thessaloniki, Greece
Varna ↔ Bucharest, Romania
Sofia ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey
Sofia ↔ Bucharest, Romania
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