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Varna to Sofia Route Overview

Varna to Sofia bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 30 daily bus departures available, including 11 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Varna at 00:00h, arriving at Sofia at 06:15h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 05:40h the following day.
Departure station and country VarnaBulgaria
Arrival station and country SofiaBulgaria
Travel Distance 315 mi
Average Trip Duration 07h 02min
Total Departures 30
Popular Operators Biomet, ETAP
Lowest Price £14
Transportation Options Coach

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Traveling by coach from Varna to Sofia

The shortest travel distance between Varna and Sofia is 315 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 00:00 has a travel time of 06:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:50h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sofia earlier, there are 11 overnight coaches from Varna to Sofia. The overnight coaches depart between 18:00 and 22:30 and arrive between 01:05 and 05:40 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Sofia:
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Bus companies operating the Varna to Sofia route

There are 3 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 12 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.

8.4 Biomet
7 ETAP
7.5 Union Ivkoni (Юнион Ивкони)

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Varna has earned an average score of 6.6 from our passengers, while the station in Sofia has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Varna
6.6
You can see information about the departure station and stops Varna here.
Sofia
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Sofia here.

Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £14 (One-Way) or £28 (Return).

Travel reviews for Varna to Sofia bus

Over 12 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Varna to Sofia. The average rating is 8.1. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
10
by NAKUL
8.13
by ANONYMOUS
9.38
by ANONYMOUS
10
by NIKOLA
8.75
by GREGOR
10
by FOŠKA
10
by ANONYMOUS

by NAKUL

Amazing journey and comfortable and nice experience

new bus and very clean and good timing

Driver

Tidiness

Value for money

Comfortable ride

10
10
10
10
Read all reviews here


Other popular destinations from Sofia

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Sofia, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:


Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 315 mi.

The average travel time between the stations is 07:02 hours.

The ticket prices begin from £14.

The average number of daily departures is 30. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

The majority of the coaches are direct, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Varna to Sofia by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

The first bus departs at 00:00, and the last bus departs at 22:30.

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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