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Sofia to Kardzhali buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Sofia and Kardzhali takes 4h. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sofia to Kardzhali. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration
278 km
Distance
$18
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Sofia to Kardzhali bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Sofia and Kardzhali. The service departs Sofia at 10:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into Kardzhali at 14:30:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 4h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sofia to Kardzhali? 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: 277.7 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

Grup Plus - Etap Adresss operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kardzhali Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route.

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