Facts about the bus from Sofia to Burgas
| Cheapest Bus | $25 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 15m |
| Earliest Bus | 12:01 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 23 |
| Distance | 208 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Citylines, Citylines, Kaleia, Union Ivkoni National |
Buses from Sofia to Burgas
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Sofia to Burgas Destination Reviews
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Anonymous Poor experience overall. Honestly can’t think of anything good to say. Incredibly stressful experience, we arrived half an hour before our journey thinking it was plenty of time but nearly ended up missing the bus. Staff at the station want nothing to do with you if you can’t speak Bulgarian. Eventually made it to the bus where the driver was incredibly rude, clearly talking about us to other drivers in Bulgarian. Then told us we couldn’t take any food or water onto the bus for a 6 hour journey. When we got on literally everyone had food and bottles of water, so clearly he did this out of spite. Very intimidating for two young girls against middle aged men. Never been treated so poorly in my life, disgusted with the whole experience.
Sofia to Burgas, Bus Standard AC, Kaleia, Jul 1, 2023
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Anonymous Sofia to Sunny beach. We came at our destination 30 minutes earlier. Driver doesn't know English so when we had a pause we didn't know the duration of pause and all other informations because it was only on Bulgarian language.
Sofia to Burgas, Bus Standard AC, Kaleia, Jun 23, 2023
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Anonymous the driver didn't speak english but he was helpful, the bus arrived half an hour early before scheduled time. the bus was old, no toilet, little leg room, no power outlet.
Sofia to Burgas, Bus Standard AC, Union Ivkoni Unibus, May 17, 2023
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Andre Efficiency On-time. No wi-fi.
Sofia to Burgas, Bus Standard AC, Union Ivkoni Unibus, May 13, 2023
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Anonymous the journey was too long and would be better if picked up at sofia airport.
Sofia to Burgas, Bus Standard AC, Union Ivkoni Unibus, Jan 16, 2023
Sofia to Burgas Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Union Ivkoni National | Standard AC | 00:01 | 06:40 | $22.48 | |
Traventuria | Standard AC | 02:10 | 07:29 | $29.52 | |
Union Ivkoni National | Standard AC | 06:10 | 13:20 | $24.02 | |
Union Ivkoni National | Standard AC | 07:00 | 13:15 | $19.42 | |
Group Plus | Standard AC | 07:30 | 13:32 | $22.44 | |
Union Ivkoni National | Standard AC | 08:00 | 15:00 | $21.46 | |
Group Plus | Standard AC | 09:00 | 15:30 | $25.11 | |
Union Ivkoni National | Standard AC | 10:00 | 17:10 | $21.46 | |
Union Ivkoni National | Standard AC | 11:00 | 19:08 | $21.46 | |
Union Ivkoni National | Standard AC | 12:00 | 17:50 | $18.40 | |
Kaleia | Standard AC | 13:00 | 18:50 | $21.37 | |
Karat S | Regular | 15:00 | 20:20 | $20.49 | |
Union Ivkoni National | Standard AC | 15:30 | 21:10 | $18.40 | |
Union Ivkoni National | Standard AC | 17:00 | 00:20 | $21.46 | |
Union Ivkoni National | Standard AC | 23:30 | 06:55 | $22.48 |
How to get from Sofia to Burgas by Bus
Taking a bus to get from Sofia to Burgas is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.
It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Sofia to Burgas tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.
How far is it from Sofia to Burgas?
Traveling by bus, the distance from Sofia to Burgas depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.
To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Burgas by Bus?
The estimate travel time from Sofia to Burgas is about 5h 15m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Sofia and Burgas may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.
Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.
Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.
How much does it cost to get from Sofia to Burgas by Bus?
The ticket price from Sofia to Burgas can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.
Sofia to Burgas timetable
To help you plan your trip, here is the Sofia to Burgas timetable of bus departure and arrival times.
Best Rated Companies for this Route
Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.
Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.
Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.
Transportation from Sofia to Burgas
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Buses$ 24.17
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Taxis$ 369.02
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available