Bus and Coach from Sofia to Plovdiv: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Plovdiv from various bus operators like Citylines, Union Ivkoni or Karat-S for the next days.

today

£7

tomorrow

£7

Sunday

£7

Monday

£7

Tuesday

£7

Wednesday

£7

Thursday

£7

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 07:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	17:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 17:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Karat-S	2h 20m	08:10	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 08:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Karat-S	2h 20m	09:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:20	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Group Plus Ltd	1h 50m	08:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:50	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£9	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 07:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	17:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 17:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Citylines	2h 20m	08:10	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 08:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Citylines	2h 20m	09:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:20	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Grup Plus	1h 50m	08:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:50	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£9	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 07/12/2025 07:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	17:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 07/12/2025 17:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Karat-S	2h 20m	08:10	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 07/12/2025 08:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Karat-S	2h 20m	09:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:20	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 07/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Grup Plus	1h 50m	08:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:50	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£9	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 07/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 07:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	17:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 17:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Karat-S	2h 20m	08:10	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 08:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Karat-S	2h 20m	09:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:20	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Group Plus Ltd	1h 50m	08:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:50	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£9	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 07:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	17:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 17:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Karat-S	2h 20m	08:10	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 08:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Karat-S	2h 20m	09:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:20	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Group Plus Ltd	1h 50m	08:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:50	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£9	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	17:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 17:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Karat-S	2h 20m	08:10	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 08:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Karat-S	2h 20m	09:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:20	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Citylines	2h 20m	12:10	Sofia	Central Coach Station	14:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 12:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 07:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	17:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:00	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Basic	£7	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 17:00:00 to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Karat-S	2h 20m	08:10	Sofia	Central Coach Station	10:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 08:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Karat-S	2h 20m	09:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:20	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£8	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Group Plus Ltd	1h 50m	08:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	09:50	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	Basic	£9	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sofia to Plovdiv is £7 on 20/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Plovdiv

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 39 daily coaches from Sofia to Plovdiv. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 25 daily coaches between Sofia and Plovdiv.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 176 coaches from Sofia to Plovdiv, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Plovdiv, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sofia to Plovdiv

Compare all providers like Citylines, Union Ivkoni and Karat-S that travel 34 times every day by bus from Sofia to Plovdiv in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Plovdiv starting from £7!

Cheapest Bus	£7
Fastest Bus	1h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:00
Latest Coach	23:30
Daily Bus Connections	34 Ø
Distance	132.5 km
Coach Companies	Citylines, Union Ivkoni, Karat-S, Group Plus Ltd and Grup Plus

Cheapest coach connections from Sofia to Plovdiv

Every day, 34 buses from 5 coach companies leave Sofia for Plovdiv: 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

£7

Saturday 06/12

£7

Sunday 07/12

£7

Monday 08/12

£7

Tuesday 09/12

£7

Wednesday 10/12

£7

Thursday 11/12

£7

Friday 12/12

£7

Saturday 13/12

£7

Sunday 14/12

£7

Monday 15/12

£7

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

£7

Thursday 18/12

£7

Friday 19/12

£7

Saturday 20/12

£7

Sunday 21/12

£7

Monday 22/12

£7

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£7

Thursday 25/12

£7

Friday 26/12

£7

Saturday 27/12

£7

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Plovdiv

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

With a price starting from £7, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Plovdiv. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Plovdiv, with £7. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £7.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Plovdiv

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 Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv, 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 Plovdiv are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sofia to Plovdiv

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

Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Plovdiv

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Sofia to Plovdiv:

Cheapest Price	£7
Fastest Coach	1h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:00
Last Coach	23:30
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

Karat-S from Sofia to Plovdiv

Here you will find the key facts about the Karat-S bus route Sofia to Plovdiv:

Cheapest Price	£8
Fastest Coach	2h 20m
Earliest Coach	08:10
Last Coach	12:30
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

Citylines from Sofia to Plovdiv

Here you will find the key facts about the Citylines bus route Sofia to Plovdiv:

Cheapest Price	£8
Fastest Coach	2h 20m
Earliest Coach	08:10
Last Coach	12:30
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Plovdiv

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

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 Coach Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

North Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop

Train Station

Mototsentŭr Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Plovdiv bus

How much does a Sofia - Plovdiv coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sofia - Plovdiv bus trip is available from £7 and takes 2h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sofia to Plovdiv is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £28. 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 - Plovdiv route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sofia to Plovdiv is offered by roughly 34 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Plovdiv from Sofia take?

The quickest coach from Sofia to Plovdiv is provided by Union Ivkoni and takes 1h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £7. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Plovdiv?

The earliest bus to Plovdiv departs from Sofia at 07:00. 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 Plovdiv?

The latest bus to Plovdiv departs from Sofia at 23:30. 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 - Plovdiv route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sofia to Plovdiv can travel with Citylines, Union Ivkoni 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 Plovdiv?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Plovdiv by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Citylines, Union Ivkoni and Karat-S.

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

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

More bus routes to Sofia and to Plovdiv

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