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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Plovdiv to Sofia from various bus operators like Karat-S, Union Ivkoni or Citylines for the next days.
today
from $9
tomorrow
from $9
Friday
from $9
Saturday
from $9
Sunday
from $9
Monday
from $9
Tuesday
from $9

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    12:35 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    $10
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    5:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    $10
  • Citylines
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    12:35 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $9
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    5:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $9
  • Citylines
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    12:35 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $9
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    4:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $9
  • Citylines
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    12:35 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $9
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    5:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $9
  • Citylines
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $9
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    5:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    3h 0m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Citylines
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    12:35 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $9
  • Karat-S
    2h 20m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    5:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $9
  • Citylines
    2h 20m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    3:20 PM
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    12:35 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    2h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    1h 55m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    11:05 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    3h 0m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $9
  • Union Ivkoni
    3h 0m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $10

Frequency of bus connections between Plovdiv and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Plovdiv and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 52 daily buses from Plovdiv to Sofia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Plovdiv and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 153 buses from Plovdiv to Sofia, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Plovdiv and Sofia, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia

Compare all providers like Karat-S, Union Ivkoni and Citylines that travel 39 times every day by bus from Plovdiv to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plovdiv to Sofia starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus $9
Fastest Bus 1h 45m
Earliest Bus 10:25 AM
Latest Bus 9:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 39 Ø
Distance 82.4 miles
Bus Companies Karat-S, Union Ivkoni, Citylines and Traventuria

Cheapest bus connections from Plovdiv to Sofia

Every day, 39 buses from 4 bus companies leave Plovdiv for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/16/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/13
Monday 04/14
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
$10
Thursday 04/17
$9
Friday 04/18
$9
Saturday 04/19
$9
Sunday 04/20
$9
Monday 04/21
$10
Tuesday 04/22
$9
Wednesday 04/23
$9
Thursday 04/24
Friday 04/25
$9
Saturday 04/26
$9
Sunday 04/27
$10
Monday 04/28
$9
Tuesday 04/29
$9
Wednesday 04/30
$9
Thursday 05/01
$9
Friday 05/02
$11
Saturday 05/03
$9
Sunday 05/04
$10
Monday 05/05
$11
Tuesday 05/06
$9
Wednesday 05/07
$11
Thursday 05/08
$9
Friday 05/09
$9
Saturday 05/10

The cheapest time to travel from Plovdiv to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plovdiv to Sofia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $9, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plovdiv to Sofia. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $9.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plovdiv to Sofia, with $9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

How to save money travelling from Plovdiv to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Plovdiv to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Plovdiv to Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plovdiv to Sofia

These are the most booked bus companies between Plovdiv to Sofia from our users.

Union Ivkoni from Plovdiv to Sofia

Union Ivkoni

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Plovdiv to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 1h 55m
Earliest Bus 10:25 AM
Last Bus 9:10 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 4/16/2025

Karat-S from Plovdiv to Sofia

Karat-S

Here you will find the key facts about the Karat-S bus route Plovdiv to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 2h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 19 Ø
Found on 4/16/2025

Citylines from Plovdiv to Sofia

Citylines

Here you will find the key facts about the Citylines bus route Plovdiv to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $10
Fastest Bus 2h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 4/15/2025

All bus stations and stops in Plovdiv and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Plovdiv and Sofia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Plovdiv to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Plovdiv to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Plovdiv to Sofia bus

How much does a Plovdiv Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 2h 0m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Plovdiv to Sofia?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $39. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Plovdiv to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Plovdiv to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 39 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Plovdiv to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Plovdiv to Sofia is offered by Traventuria and takes 1h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plovdiv to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Plovdiv starts at 10:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Plovdiv to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Plovdiv for Sofia starts at 9:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Plovdiv Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Plovdiv to Sofia, passengers can travel with Karat-S, Union Ivkoni and Citylines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Plovdiv and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Karat-S, Union Ivkoni and Citylines.

What can I take with me on the Plovdiv to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Plovdiv Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Plovdiv Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Plovdiv to Sofia

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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