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Trip Overview

The average bus between Plovdiv and Sofia takes 1h 59m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plovdiv to Sofia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 59m
Duration
146 km
Distance
$10
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Plovdiv to Sofia bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Plovdiv and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Sofia at 6:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plovdiv to Sofia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 146.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Four other operators also service this route.

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