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ITBucharest to Sofia Train & Bus Tickets
From Bucharest (Romania) to Sofia (Bulgaria) · about 400 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Bucharest to Sofia, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €19.48 for travel on 12 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 6 h 45 min (99 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 2 (median of 48 days) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Bucharest to Sofia: what to expect
Bucharest and Sofia are about 400 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Romania to Bulgaria. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 400 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Bucharest–Sofia tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Saturday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €22.42, across 8 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Sofia
- Sofia's motto is 'Ever growing, never ageing'; Constantine the Great called ancient Serdica 'my Rome'. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Sofia's Boyana Church, UNESCO-listed since 1979, has 89 scenes with 240 human figures on its walls. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Sofia lies at the foot of Vitosha mountain and is known for its 49 mineral and thermal springs. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Bucharest to Sofia
How long does the journey from Bucharest to Sofia take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 6 h 45 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Bucharest to Sofia?
The lowest fare seen recently is €19.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 12 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). Saturday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €22.42). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Bucharest to Sofia?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Bucharest and Sofia?
Recent searches listed a median of 2 bus departures per day.