Bus Sofia to Madrid: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Madrid

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Madrid from various bus operators like FlixBus or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from $140

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

from $204

Saturday

from $131

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person

Union Ivkoni

51h 0m

0

9:00 AM

Sofia
Bratya Miladinovi

12:00 PM

Madrid
Sur Bus Station

0

Economy

$140

A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/25/2025 9:00:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 3/27/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

57h 40m

0

1:45 AM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

11:25 AM

Madrid
Sur Bus Station

0

Economy

$204

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/28/2025 1:45:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 3/30/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 40m
FlixBus

58h 15m

0

10:50 PM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

9:05 AM

Madrid
Sur Bus Station

0

Economy

$233

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/28/2025 10:50:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 3/31/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 15m
Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Madrid via Montpellier, you can save more than $68? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  72h 10m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Montpellier
  Sabines Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $108
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/27/2025 9:00:00 AM to Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) arriving at 3/28/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  13h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:10 PM
  
  Montpellier
  Sabines Bus Stop
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Madrid
  Sur Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Sabines Bus Stop, Montpellier (France) at 3/29/2025 8:10:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 3/30/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Travel time is 14h 30m longer, but you will save $68

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person

Union Ivkoni

48h 0m

0

9:30 AM

Sofia
Bratya Miladinovi

9:30 AM

Madrid
Sur Bus Station

0

Economy

$131

A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/29/2025 9:30:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 3/31/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 0m
FlixBus

58h 15m

0

10:50 PM

Sofia
Central Bus Station

9:05 AM

Madrid
Sur Bus Station

0

Economy

$227

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/29/2025 10:50:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 4/1/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 15m

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Madrid

See here how frequent the connections between Sofia and Madrid are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Sofia to Madrid. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sofia and Madrid.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 2 buses from Sofia to Madrid, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Madrid, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Madrid

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Union Ivkoni that travel 1 times every day by bus from Sofia to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Madrid starting from $131!

Cheapest Bus	$131
Fastest Bus	48h 0m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	1,400.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Madrid

Every day, 1 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sofia for Madrid: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/23

Monday 03/24

Tuesday 03/25

$140

Wednesday 03/26

Thursday 03/27

$132

Friday 03/28

$204

Saturday 03/29

$131

Sunday 03/30

Monday 03/31

$158

Tuesday 04/01

$234

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 04/03

Friday 04/04

Saturday 04/05

Sunday 04/06

Monday 04/07

Tuesday 04/08

Wednesday 04/09

Thursday 04/10

Friday 04/11

Saturday 04/12

Sunday 04/13

Monday 04/14

Tuesday 04/15

Wednesday 04/16

Thursday 04/17

Friday 04/18

Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Madrid

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sofia to Madrid, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $131, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Madrid. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $204.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Madrid, with $131. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $227.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Madrid

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 Sofia to Madrid 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 Sofia to Madrid, 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 Sofia to Madrid are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sofia to Madrid

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

Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Madrid

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

Cheapest Price	$131
Fastest Bus	48h 0m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Last Bus	9:30 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	3/21/2025

FlixBus from Sofia to Madrid

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Sofia to Madrid:

Cheapest Price	$204
Fastest Bus	57h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:45 AM
Last Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	3/21/2025

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Madrid

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

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Aleko Hut Hotel

South

bul. "Dragan Tsankov"

Zlatni Mostove

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Madrid

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Madrid bus

How much does a Sofia Madrid bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $131 and takes 48h 0m to reach Madrid. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $131 and $233. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madrid.

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

Every day, the Sofia to Madrid bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sofia to Madrid is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 48h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $131. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Madrid?

The earliest bus arriving in Madrid from Sofia starts at 9:00 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 Sofia to Madrid?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Madrid starts at 10:50 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 Sofia Madrid route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Madrid?

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

What can I take with me on the Sofia to Madrid 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 Sofia Madrid 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 Sofia Madrid 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 Sofia to Madrid on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sofia and to Madrid

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Sofia and to Madrid. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!