Bus and Coach from Sofia to Madrid: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Madrid

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

today

£115

tomorrow

£112

Saturday

£117

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

£126

Wednesday

£99

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	62h 50m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	15:35	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	£115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/06/2026 01:45:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 20/06/2026 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £115 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 50m
Union Ivkoni	53h 30m	08:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	13:00	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£117	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/06/2026 08:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 20/06/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 30m
FlixBus	59h 5m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	08:55	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	£147	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/06/2026 22:50:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 21/06/2026 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £147 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	57h 45m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:30	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	£112	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/06/2026 01:45:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 21/06/2026 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 45m
	FlixBus	59h 5m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	08:55	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	£128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/06/2026 22:50:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 22/06/2026 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	53h 45m	08:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	13:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£117	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/06/2026 08:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 22/06/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £117 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 45m
FlixBus	57h 45m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:30	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	£138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/06/2026 01:45:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 22/06/2026 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 45m
FlixBus	59h 5m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	08:55	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	£138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 20/06/2026 22:50:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 23/06/2026 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	59h 5m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	08:55	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	£126	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 23/06/2026 22:50:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 26/06/2026 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £126 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Madrid via Barcelona, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  86h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:20
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  10:55
  
  Barcelona
  Sants Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £91
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 24/06/2026 11:20:00 to Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 26/06/2026 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 35m
- ALSA
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  16:30
  
  Barcelona
  Nord Bus Station
  
  00:20
  
  Madrid
  Avenida de América Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 27/06/2026 16:30:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 28/06/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Travel time is 27h 55m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	57h 45m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:30	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	£99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 24/06/2026 01:45:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 26/06/2026 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £99 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 45m
	FlixBus	59h 5m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	08:55	Madrid	Sur Bus Station		Economy	£101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 24/06/2026 22:50:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 27/06/2026 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sofia to Madrid is £91 on 25/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Madrid

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Sofia to Madrid. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sofia and Madrid.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 5 coaches from Sofia to Madrid, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Madrid, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sofia to Madrid

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Union Ivkoni that travel 2 times every day by bus from Sofia to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Madrid starting from £91!

Cheapest Bus	£91
Fastest Bus	52h 30m
Earliest Coach	01:45
Latest Coach	22:50
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	2,253.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest coach connections from Sofia to Madrid

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Sofia for Madrid: 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

£117

Friday 19/06

£112

Saturday 20/06

£117

Sunday 21/06

Monday 22/06

Tuesday 23/06

£126

Wednesday 24/06

£99

Thursday 25/06

£91

Friday 26/06

Saturday 27/06

Sunday 28/06

£138

Monday 29/06

Tuesday 30/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 02/07

Friday 03/07

Saturday 04/07

Sunday 05/07

Monday 06/07

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 08/07

Thursday 09/07

Friday 10/07

£130

Saturday 11/07

Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Madrid

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

With a price starting from £91, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Madrid. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £125.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Madrid, with £91. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £117.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Madrid

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 Madrid 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 Madrid, 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 Madrid are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Madrid

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

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

Avenida de América Coach Station

Avenida de América 13

Coach Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Madrid

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Madrid bus

How much does a Sofia - Madrid coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sofia - Madrid bus trip is available from £91 and takes 56h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sofia to Madrid is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £91 to £147. 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 - Madrid route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sofia to Madrid 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 Madrid from Sofia take?

The quickest coach from Sofia to Madrid is provided by Union Ivkoni and takes 52h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £117. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Madrid?

The earliest bus to Madrid 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 Madrid?

The latest bus to Madrid 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 - Madrid route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sofia to Madrid can travel with FlixBus 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 Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Madrid 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 Union Ivkoni.

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sofia and to Madrid

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