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, Karat-S or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today

£60

tomorrow

£65

Sunday

Monday

£57

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

£58

Cheapest bus trips today
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	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 22:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	26h 15m	08:00	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	09:15	Karlsruhe	Central Bus Station	Basic	£65	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
FlixBus	34h 5m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:50	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 5m
FlixBus	33h 55m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:40	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 55m
Karat-S	26h 50m	09:00	Sofia	Serdika	10:50	Karlsruhe	Central Bus Station	Basic	£117	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	33h 55m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:40	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 55m
FlixBus	35h 25m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	12:10	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
FlixBus	27h 45m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	01:35	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 22:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
Karat-S	26h 50m	09:00	Sofia	Serdika	10:50	Karlsruhe	Central Bus Station	Basic	£99	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £99 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	27h 45m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	01:35	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 22:50:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 13/12/2025 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
FlixBus	34h 5m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:50	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 5m
FlixBus	33h 55m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:40	Karlsruhe	Central Station	Economy	£64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sofia to Karlsruhe is £52 on 03/12/2025. 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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Sofia to Karlsruhe. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sofia and Karlsruhe.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 6 coaches from Sofia to Karlsruhe, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Karlsruhe, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sofia to Karlsruhe

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni that travel 3 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 15m
Earliest Coach	22:50
Latest Coach	22:50
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	1,348.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest coach connections from Sofia to Karlsruhe

Every day, 3 buses from 3 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 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£60

Saturday 06/12

£65

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£99

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

£58

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£99

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

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 £57, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Karlsruhe. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £65.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Karlsruhe, with £57. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £65.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Sofia to Karlsruhe

These are the most booked bus companies between Sofia to Karlsruhe from our users.

FlixBus from Sofia to Karlsruhe

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Sofia to Karlsruhe:

Cheapest Price	£57
Fastest Coach	26h 45m
Earliest Coach	22:50
Last Coach	22:50
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

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

Stadtwerke 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 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £52 to £117. 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 3 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 Union Ivkoni and takes 25h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £65. 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 22:50. 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 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 - Karlsruhe route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sofia to Karlsruhe can travel with FlixBus, 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 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, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni.

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.

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!