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Which bus from Plovdiv to Sofia is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Plovdiv to Sofia. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Citylines, Karat-S or Union Ivkoni. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£7
tomorrow
£7
Saturday
£7
Sunday
£7
Monday
£7
Tuesday
£7
Wednesday
£7

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 2h 10m 10:25 Plovdiv North Bus Station 12:35 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £7
Citylines 2h 20m 13:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 15:20 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Citylines 2h 20m 15:10 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 17:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Traventuria 3h 14m 15:30 Plovdiv Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop 18:44 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £21
Union Ivkoni 13h 50m 09:15 Plovdiv North Bus Station 23:05 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 2h 10m 10:25 Plovdiv North Bus Station 12:35 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £7
Citylines 2h 20m 13:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 15:20 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Citylines 2h 20m 15:10 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 17:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Traventuria 5h 40m 13:30 Plovdiv Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop 19:10 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £21
Traventuria 3h 14m 15:30 Plovdiv Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop 18:44 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 2h 10m 10:25 Plovdiv North Bus Station 12:35 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £7
Karat-S 2h 20m 13:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 15:20 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Karat-S 2h 20m 15:10 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 17:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Traventuria 5h 40m 13:30 Plovdiv Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop 19:10 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £22
Traventuria 3h 14m 15:30 Plovdiv Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop 18:44 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 2h 10m 10:25 Plovdiv North Bus Station 12:35 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £7
Karat-S 2h 20m 13:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 15:20 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Karat-S 2h 20m 15:10 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 17:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Traventuria 5h 40m 13:30 Plovdiv Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop 19:10 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £21

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 2h 10m 10:25 Plovdiv North Bus Station 12:35 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £7
Citylines 2h 20m 13:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 15:20 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Citylines 2h 20m 15:10 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 17:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Traventuria 3h 14m 15:30 Plovdiv Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop 18:44 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £22
Union Ivkoni 13h 45m 06:45 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 20:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £29

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 2h 10m 10:25 Plovdiv North Bus Station 12:35 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £7
Karat-S 2h 20m 13:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 15:20 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Karat-S 2h 20m 15:10 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 17:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Traventuria 3h 14m 15:30 Plovdiv Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop 18:44 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 2h 10m 10:25 Plovdiv North Bus Station 12:35 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £7
Karat-S 2h 20m 13:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 15:20 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Karat-S 2h 20m 15:10 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 17:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £8
Traventuria 3h 14m 15:30 Plovdiv Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop 18:44 Sofia Central Coach Station  Basic £21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Plovdiv to Sofia is £7 on 06/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Plovdiv and Sofia?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Plovdiv to Sofia. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily coaches from Plovdiv to Sofia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Plovdiv and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 130 coaches from Plovdiv to Sofia, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Plovdiv and Sofia, with 27 offers.

All facts for Plovdiv to Sofia bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Citylines, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni that travel daily 26 times by bus from Plovdiv to Sofia in one click. Book your Plovdiv to Sofia bus ticket starting from £7!

Cheapest Bus £7
Fastest Bus 2h 10m
Earliest Coach 09:15
Latest Coach 19:00
Daily Bus Connections 26 Ø
Distance 132.5 km
Coach Companies Citylines, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni and Traventuria

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Plovdiv to Sofia?

Every day, 26 buses from 4 coach companies leave Plovdiv for Sofia. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
£8
Friday 05/12
£7
Saturday 06/12
£7
Sunday 07/12
£7
Monday 08/12
£7
Tuesday 09/12
£7
Wednesday 10/12
£8
Thursday 11/12
£7
Friday 12/12
£7
Saturday 13/12
£7
Sunday 14/12
£7
Monday 15/12
£7
Tuesday 16/12
£7
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
£7
Friday 19/12
£7
Saturday 20/12
£8
Sunday 21/12
£7
Monday 22/12
£8
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
£7
Thursday 25/12
£17
Friday 26/12
£8
Saturday 27/12
£7
Sunday 28/12

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 £7, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Plovdiv to Sofia. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plovdiv to Sofia, with £7. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £8.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Plovdiv to Sofia are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Plovdiv to Sofia?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Plovdiv to Sofia timetable.

Citylines from Plovdiv to Sofia

Citylines

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 2h 20m
Earliest Coach 13:00
Last Coach 19:00
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025

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 £7
Fastest Coach 2h 10m
Earliest Coach 09:15
Last Coach 10:25
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025

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 £8
Fastest Coach 2h 20m
Earliest Coach 13:00
Last Coach 19:00
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025
In total 4 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Plovdiv and Sofia

Here is a map with all coach stations in Plovdiv and Sofia. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Plovdiv to Sofia

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Plovdiv to Sofia. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Plovdiv to Sofia bus

How much does a Plovdiv Sofia coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Plovdiv Sofia bus trip is available from £7 and takes 2h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £30. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Sofia.

How many connections are available for the Plovdiv Sofia route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Plovdiv to Sofia is offered by roughly 26 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sofia from Plovdiv take?

The quickest coach from Plovdiv to Sofia is provided by Union Ivkoni and takes 2h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £8. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plovdiv to Sofia?

The earliest bus to Sofia departs from Plovdiv at 09:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Plovdiv to Sofia?

The latest bus to Sofia departs from Plovdiv at 19:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Plovdiv Sofia route?

Passengers looking to travel from Plovdiv to Sofia can travel with Citylines, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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: Citylines, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni.

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

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 bus for the Plovdiv Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

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