The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hamburg to Sofia
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£122
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1556 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hamburg to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Sofia will cost around £122 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £122.
Of the 1 buses that leave Hamburg for Sofia every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1556 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and flight for Hamburg to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 1556 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£113 Average Price Cheapest | £249 Average Price |
31h 40m Average total duration 31h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.7 - 9.3kg 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
Hamburg to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6296021 | 06:45 Hamburg Hbf | 30h45 | 13:30 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 07:00 Hamburg Hbf | 27h55 | 10:55 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:50 Hamburg Hbf | 41h45 | 07:35 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:01 Hamburg Harburg | 41h34 | 07:35 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 34h20 | 07:35 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
![]() | 04:30 Hamburg | 36h30 | 17:00 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamburg to Sofia
Buses from Hamburg to Sofia run on average 6 times per day, taking around 31h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £52 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 1556 km distance in 27h 55m.
Distance 1556 km |
Average bus duration 31h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 27h 55m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: ArdaTur, Ourbus, FlixBus, City Lines, Infobus, Citylines, Racic Eurobus from Hamburg to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Hamburg to Sofia with ArdaTur, Ourbus, FlixBus, City Lines, Infobus, Citylines, Racic Eurobus for as low as £52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Hamburg to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Sofia
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 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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