The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Sofia
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
1 d 9 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 9 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1541 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Sofia will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £96.
To travel from Cologne to Sofia you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach and flight for Cologne to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, and a flight costs an average of £32.
Distance: 1541 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£102 Average Price Cheapest | £202 Average Price |
31h 7m Average total duration 30h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.6 - 9.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Sofia coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:25 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 33h10 | 07:35 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
![]() | 04:59 Cologne | 36h01 | 17:00 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:35 Cologne | 32h25 | 17:00 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:15 Cologne | 41h20 | 06:35 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Sofia
Buses from Cologne to Sofia run on average 4 times per day, taking around 30h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £32 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1541 km distance in 32h 20m.
Distance 1541 km |
Average bus duration 30h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 32h 20m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, Karat-S from Cologne to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Sofia with Ourbus, FlixBus, Karat-S for as low as £32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cologne to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Sofia by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Sofia
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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