Next bus departures

Next departures from Plovdiv to Sofia on 16 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25	Sever	2h 10m	12:35	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:25	Sever	1h 55m	12:20	Sofia Airport Departure Terminal 1	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Sever	2h 20m	08:50	Sofia Avtobusna Spirka	No tags
Bus	13:00	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	2h 20m	15:20	Sofia Avtobusna Spirka	No tags
Bus	17:30	Plovdiv ul. "Kapitan Raycho Nikolov"	1h 59m	19:29	Sofia Airport SOF, Terminal 2 Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:30	Sever	2h 45m	07:15	Serdika	No tags
Bus	07:30	Sever	2h 20m	09:50	Sofia Avtobusna Spirka	No tags
Bus	15:10	Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Bul. Hristo Botev 46, Plovdiv	2h 20m	17:30	Sofia Avtobusna Spirka	No tags

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Get from Plovdiv to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just CN¥76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

2h 20mAverage duration

133 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Plovdiv and Sofia

Stops in Plovdiv

A
Sever
bul. "Hristo Botev" 47, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

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Karat-S

4.1/5309 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.7

Users have reported that the buses generally depart and arrive on time, offering a comfortable ride. The office staff is noted for being pleasant. However, there were some concerns about seating arrangements not accommodating passengers who booked together and occasional confusion during boarding due to luggage handling procedures.

Citylines Plovdiv Sofia recent customer reviews

the only negative thing was that i booked two seat at the same time and the two seats were not together.

Anastasia K.

24 December 2025

On time, good driving, confortable bus. Driver could work on his social skills.. Unfriendly, bordering hostility to the customer

L S.

3 September 2024

Very prompt departure and comfortable ride but confusing checking onto bus when there were different sides of the bus for luggage and different destinations. Assigned seats but even when booked together we weren’t seated together.

Billy-joe S.

15 June 2023

Traventuria

4.1/552 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.4

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52 012 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.8

Users have noted that the bus service was punctual and provided a pleasant travel experience. However, there were some concerns about the driver's demeanor, particularly when interacting with non-Bulgarian-speaking passengers.

Union Ivkoni Plovdiv Sofia recent customer reviews

Everything OK, punctual, the bus stopped also at the Sofia airport what was very helpful.

Marko P.

11 October 2024

Pretty rude driver. Other than that, roads are terrible which is a warning for anyone travelling in the country by road.

Andreas B.

6 August 2024

The bus was exactly on time and travel was pleasant. The only problem we had was with the driver who was quite unpleasant and impatient when my friend from Finland didn’t understand his question “Airport or bus station “. He spoke Bulgarian of course and she had no idea what he was asking.

Hristina M.

30 June 2024

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the cleanliness of the bus and praising the driver for providing a comfortable journey. They also appreciated the well-organized planning and arrangements, contributing to an overall pleasant travel experience.

Infobus Plovdiv Sofia recent customer reviews

It’s good plan and good arrangement

Mohammad M.

4 June 2025

Clean bus. Good driver. Very comfortable

Kelly S.

23 April 2024

BG bus companies:FlixBus, LIKEBUS, Union Ivkoni, Openline, AvtoExpress Dnipro, Lux Bus, Arda Tur

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plovdiv to Sofia by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Plovdiv to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Plovdiv to Sofia start at CN¥76. The average price for this route is around CN¥117. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Plovdiv to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Plovdiv to Sofia is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 133 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 55m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Plovdiv to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Karat-S, Traventuria, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plovdiv to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Plovdiv to Sofia at 04:30. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plovdiv to Sofia?
A bus trip from Plovdiv to Sofia produces an estimated 3.3125999999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Plovdiv to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 309 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Plovdiv to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Plovdiv to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Plovdiv to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/07

CN¥90

14/07

CN¥90

Today

CN¥90

16/07

CN¥82

17/07

CN¥82

18/07

CN¥81

19/07

CN¥82

20/07

CN¥90

The cheapest trip from Plovdiv to Sofia was searched and found on 18 Jul 2026 with a price of CN¥81

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Plovdiv to Sofia as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CN¥81 to CN¥285 for a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CN¥81, which is on 2026-07-18.

Usually Traventuria will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.