Bus and Coach from Sofia to Karlsruhe: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Karlsruhe

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Karlsruhe from various bus operators like FlixBus or Karat-S for the next days.

today

tomorrow

£56

Tuesday

£57

Wednesday

£56

Thursday

£60

Friday

£70

Saturday

£103

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	33h 55m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:40	Karlsruhe	Central Station		Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 15/06/2026 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 16/06/2026 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 55m
	FlixBus	27h 45m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	01:35	Karlsruhe	Central Station		Economy	£62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 15/06/2026 22:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 17/06/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	27h 45m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	01:35	Karlsruhe	Central Station		Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 16/06/2026 22:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	27h 45m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	01:35	Karlsruhe	Central Station		Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 17/06/2026 22:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
	FlixBus	27h 35m	11:20	Sofia	Central Coach Station	13:55	Karlsruhe	Central Station		Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 17/06/2026 11:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 10m	11:20	Sofia	Central Coach Station	16:30	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/06/2026 11:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
FlixBus	27h 45m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	01:35	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/06/2026 22:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
FlixBus	33h 55m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:40	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/06/2026 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 55m
Karat-S	26h 48m	09:00	Sofia	Serdika	10:48	Karlsruhe	Central Bus Station	Basic	£103	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/06/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 10:48:00. 50 Basic ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 48m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	27h 35m	11:20	Sofia	Central Coach Station	13:55	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/06/2026 11:20:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m
FlixBus	33h 55m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:40	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/06/2026 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 55m
FlixBus	27h 45m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	01:35	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/06/2026 22:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Karlsruhe via Munich, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  38h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:20
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  08:45
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/06/2026 11:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  3h 50m
  
  0
  
  20:30
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  00:20
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 21/06/2026 20:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Travel time is 11h 25m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Karat-S	26h 48m	09:00	Sofia	Serdika	10:48	Karlsruhe	Central Bus Station		Basic	£103	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/06/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 10:48:00. 50 Basic ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 48m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Karlsruhe via Munich, you can save more than £51? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  38h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:20
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  08:45
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/06/2026 11:20:00 to Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  3h 50m
  
  0
  
  20:30
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  00:20
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 21/06/2026 20:30:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Travel time is 12h 12m longer, but you will save £51

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sofia to Karlsruhe is £52 on 10/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Karlsruhe

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Sofia to Karlsruhe. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sofia and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 coaches from Sofia to Karlsruhe, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Karlsruhe, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sofia to Karlsruhe

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Karat-S that travel 2 times every day by bus from Sofia to Karlsruhe in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Karlsruhe starting from £52!

Cheapest Bus	£52
Fastest Bus	25h 48m
Earliest Coach	01:45
Latest Coach	09:00
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	1,348.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Karat-S

Cheapest coach connections from Sofia to Karlsruhe

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Sofia for Karlsruhe: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/06

Tuesday 09/06

Wednesday 10/06

Thursday 11/06

Friday 12/06

Saturday 13/06

Sunday 14/06

Monday 15/06

£56

Tuesday 16/06

£57

Wednesday 17/06

£56

Thursday 18/06

£60

Friday 19/06

£70

Saturday 20/06

£103

Sunday 21/06

£65

Monday 22/06

£103

Tuesday 23/06

£56

Wednesday 24/06

Thursday 25/06

£103

Friday 26/06

Saturday 27/06

£70

Sunday 28/06

£67

Monday 29/06

Tuesday 30/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 02/07

Friday 03/07

Saturday 04/07

Sunday 05/07

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Karlsruhe

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

With a price starting from £55, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Karlsruhe. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £70.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Karlsruhe, with £55. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £57.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Karlsruhe

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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe, 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 Karlsruhe are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Karlsruhe

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

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

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Bannwaldallee Station

Kühler Krug Train Station

Sudetenstraße Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Karlsruhe

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Karlsruhe bus

How much does a Sofia - Karlsruhe coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sofia - Karlsruhe bus trip is available from £52 and takes 32h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sofia to Karlsruhe is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £52 to £103. 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 - Karlsruhe route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sofia to Karlsruhe is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Karlsruhe from Sofia take?

The quickest coach from Sofia to Karlsruhe is provided by Karat-S and takes 25h 48m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £103. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Karlsruhe?

The earliest bus to Karlsruhe departs from Sofia at 01:45. 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 Karlsruhe?

The latest bus to Karlsruhe departs from Sofia at 09:00. 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 Sofia - Karlsruhe route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sofia to Karlsruhe can travel with FlixBus and Karat-S. 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 Karlsruhe?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Karlsruhe 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 Karat-S.

What can I take with me on the bus to Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe on your planned travel date.

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

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

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 Karlsruhe

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