Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Bucharest
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Bucharest from various bus operators like Openline, Like Bus or Union Ivkoni for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Union Ivkoni | 7h 15m | 22:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 05:15 | Bucharest | Militari Coach Station | Basic | £10 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 16/03/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 17/03/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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| Openline | 6h 30m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 00:30 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 16/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 17/03/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Openline | 5h 50m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 23:50 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 16/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 16/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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| Maks Trans LTD | 6h 15m | 20:30 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 02:45 | Bucharest | north station | Economy | £26 |
A Bus from Maks Trans LTD goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 16/03/2026 20:30:00 to north station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 17/03/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Union Ivkoni | 7h 15m | 22:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 05:15 | Bucharest | Militari Coach Station | Basic | £9 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 17/03/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 18/03/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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| Openline | 5h 50m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 23:50 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 17/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 17/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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| Openline | 6h 30m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 00:30 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 17/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 18/03/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Union Ivkoni | 7h 15m | 22:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 05:15 | Bucharest | Militari Coach Station | Basic | £9 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/03/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 19/03/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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| Openline | 5h 50m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 23:50 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 18/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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| Openline | 6h 30m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 00:30 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 19/03/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Union Ivkoni | 7h 15m | 22:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 05:15 | Bucharest | Militari Coach Station | Basic | £10 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/03/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 20/03/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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| Openline | 6h 30m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 00:30 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 20/03/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Openline | 5h 50m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 23:50 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 19/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Union Ivkoni | 7h 15m | 22:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 05:15 | Bucharest | Militari Coach Station | Basic | £9 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/03/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 21/03/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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| Openline | 5h 50m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 23:50 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 20/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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| Openline | 6h 30m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 00:30 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 21/03/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Maks Trans LTD | 6h 15m | 20:30 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 02:45 | Bucharest | north station | Economy | £26 |
A Bus from Maks Trans LTD goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/03/2026 20:30:00 to north station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 21/03/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Union Ivkoni | 7h 15m | 22:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 05:15 | Bucharest | Militari Coach Station | Basic | £10 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 21/03/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 22/03/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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| Openline | 6h 30m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 00:30 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 21/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 22/03/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Openline | 5h 50m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 23:50 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 21/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 21/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Union Ivkoni | 7h 15m | 22:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 05:15 | Bucharest | Militari Coach Station | Basic | £9 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 22/03/2026 22:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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| Openline | 6h 30m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 00:30 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 22/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 23/03/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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| Openline | 5h 50m | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 23:50 | Bucharest | Tineretului | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from Openline goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 22/03/2026 18:00:00 to Tineretului, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 22/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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| FlixBus | 6h 35m | 23:25 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 06:00 | Bucharest | Militari Coach Station | Economy | £23 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 22/03/2026 23:25:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| Union Ivkoni | 69h 15m | 08:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | 05:15 | Bucharest | Militari Coach Station | Basic | £67 |
A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 22/03/2026 08:00:00 to Militari Coach Station, Bucharest (Romania) arriving at 25/03/2026 05:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 15m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sofia to Bucharest is £9 on 22/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Bucharest
Sunday
is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Sofia to Bucharest. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Sofia and Bucharest.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 60 coaches from Sofia to Bucharest, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Bucharest, with 2 offers.
Facts about coaches from Sofia to Bucharest
Compare all providers like Openline, Like Bus and Union Ivkoni that travel 8 times every day by bus from Sofia to Bucharest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Bucharest starting from £9!
| Cheapest Bus | £9 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 50m |
| Earliest Coach | 18:00 |
| Latest Coach | 23:25 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 8 Ø |
| Distance | 295.2 km |
| Coach Companies | Openline, Like Bus, Union Ivkoni, Maks Trans LTD and FlixBus |
Cheapest coach connections from Sofia to Bucharest
Every day, 8 buses from 5 coach companies leave Sofia for Bucharest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/03/2026 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
16/03
£10
Tuesday
17/03
£9
Wednesday
18/03
£9
Thursday
19/03
£10
Friday
20/03
£9
Saturday
21/03
£10
Sunday
22/03
£9
Monday
23/03
£10
Tuesday
24/03
£9
Wednesday
25/03
£9
Thursday
26/03
£9
Friday
27/03
£9
Saturday
28/03
£9
Sunday
29/03
£15
Monday
30/03
£20
Tuesday
31/03
£14
Wednesday
01/04
£10
Thursday
02/04
£9
Friday
03/04
£21
Saturday
04/04
£13
Sunday
05/04
£17
Monday
06/04
£9
Tuesday
07/04
£20
Wednesday
08/04
£9
Thursday
09/04
£15
Friday
10/04
£20
Saturday
11/04
£20
Sunday
12/04
The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Bucharest
With a price starting from £9, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Bucharest. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.
Evening
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Bucharest, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £67.
How to save money travelling from Sofia to Bucharest
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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest, 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 Bucharest are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Sofia to Bucharest
These are the most booked bus companies between Sofia to Bucharest from our users.
Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Bucharest
Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Sofia to Bucharest:
| Cheapest Price | £9 |
| Fastest Coach | 7h 15m |
| Earliest Coach | 22:00 |
| Last Coach | 22:00 |
| Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
| Found on | 13/03/2026 |
FlixBus from Sofia to Bucharest
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Sofia to Bucharest:
| Cheapest Price | £23 |
| Fastest Coach | 6h 35m |
| Earliest Coach | 23:25 |
| Last Coach | 23:25 |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 19/02/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Bucharest
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Sofia and Bucharest.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Bucharest
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Sofia to Bucharest? Or which bus companies serve the route Sofia to Bucharest? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Sofia to Bucharest bus
How much does a Sofia - Bucharest coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sofia - Bucharest bus trip is available from £9 and takes 7h 15m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Sofia to Bucharest?
The connection Sofia to Bucharest is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £73. 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 - Bucharest route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Sofia to Bucharest is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Bucharest from Sofia take?
The quickest coach from Sofia to Bucharest is provided by Openline and takes 5h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Sofia to Bucharest?
The earliest bus to Bucharest departs from Sofia at 18:00. 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 Bucharest?
The latest bus to Bucharest departs from Sofia at 23:25. 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 - Bucharest route?
Passengers looking to travel from Sofia to Bucharest can travel with Openline, Like Bus 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 Sofia and Bucharest?
You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Bucharest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Openline, Like Bus and Union Ivkoni.
What can I take with me on the bus to Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Sofia to Bucharest?
CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Sofia and Bucharest. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.
How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Sofia to Bucharest?
Prices and availability for 8 trips between Sofia and Bucharest change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sofia to Bucharest
Basic
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Sofia and to Bucharest
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Sofia and to Bucharest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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Popular Airport Transfers to Sofia and to Bucharest
