Bus and Coach from Sofia to Bologna: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Bologna

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

today

£57

tomorrow

£88

Saturday

£85

Sunday

£114

Monday

£74

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	25h 55m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	23:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/06/2026 22:50:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 19/06/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
	FlixBus	25h 15m	11:20	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:35	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	£67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/06/2026 11:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 19/06/2026 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	33h 10m	11:20	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	£88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/06/2026 11:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/06/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 10m
	FlixBus	23h 15m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	21:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	£92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/06/2026 22:50:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/06/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £92 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	23h 15m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	21:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	£85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/06/2026 22:50:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/06/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
	FlixBus	25h 15m	11:20	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:35	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	£90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/06/2026 11:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/06/2026 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	25h 15m	11:20	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:35	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	£114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 21/06/2026 11:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/06/2026 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 15m
	FlixBus	23h 15m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	21:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	£133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 21/06/2026 22:50:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/06/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Bologna via Belgrade, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Citylines
  
  25h 20m
  
  0
  
  09:00
  
  Sofia
  pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
  
  14:00
  
  Belgrade
  Batajnica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £40
  
  A Bus from Citylines goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 22/06/2026 09:00:00 to Batajnica, Belgrade (Serbia) arriving at 22/06/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  17h 5m
  
  0
  
  16:15
  
  Belgrade
  Central Coach Station
  
  09:20
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £59
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Belgrade (Serbia) at 22/06/2026 16:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/06/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	23h 15m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	21:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station		Economy	£74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 22/06/2026 22:50:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/06/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sofia to Bologna is £53 on 09/07/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Bologna

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Sofia to Bologna. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sofia and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 5 coaches from Sofia to Bologna, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Bologna, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sofia to Bologna

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Sofia to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Bologna starting from £53!

Cheapest Bus	£53
Fastest Bus	22h 15m
Earliest Coach	11:20
Latest Coach	22:50
Daily Bus Connections	1 Ø
Distance	984.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Sofia to Bologna

Every day, 1 buses from 1 coach companies leave Sofia for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/06

Tuesday 16/06

Wednesday 17/06

Thursday 18/06

£57

Friday 19/06

£88

Saturday 20/06

£85

Sunday 21/06

£114

Monday 22/06

£74

Tuesday 23/06

Wednesday 24/06

Thursday 25/06

£67

Friday 26/06

£73

Saturday 27/06

£79

Sunday 28/06

£88

Monday 29/06

Tuesday 30/06

£67

Wednesday 01/07

£55

Thursday 02/07

£57

Friday 03/07

£71

Saturday 04/07

£82

Sunday 05/07

£92

Monday 06/07

Tuesday 07/07

£66

Wednesday 08/07

Thursday 09/07

£53

Friday 10/07

Saturday 11/07

£89

Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Bologna

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

With a price starting from £53, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Bologna. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £79.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Bologna, with £57. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £67.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Bologna

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 Bologna 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 Bologna, 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 Sofia to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Bologna

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Sofia and Bologna.

Central Coach Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

Fiere Train Station

Via Ondina Valla

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Casteldebole Train Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Bologna

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Bologna bus

How much does a Sofia - Bologna coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sofia - Bologna bus trip is available from £53 and takes 24h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sofia to Bologna is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £53 to £133. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Sofia to Bologna is offered by roughly 1 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bologna from Sofia take?

The quickest coach from Sofia to Bologna is provided by FlixBus and takes 22h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £92. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Bologna?

The earliest bus to Bologna departs from Sofia at 11:20. 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 Sofia to Bologna?

The latest bus to Bologna departs from Sofia at 22:50. 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 Sofia - Bologna route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sofia to Bologna can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Bologna 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.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Sofia Bologna 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 Sofia Bologna 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 Sofia to Bologna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Sofia to Bologna?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sofia and to Bologna

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