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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Karlovo to Sofia
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Karlovo to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlovo to Sofia will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 3 buses that leave Karlovo for Sofia every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 45 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Karlovo to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Karlovo to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 121 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£8 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Karlovo to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karlovo to Sofia coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 12:00 Sopot, Boulevard Ivan Vazov / Kiril Nektariev st. (Сопот, бул. Иван Вазов / улица Кирил Нектариев) | 2h00 | 14:00 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
| 08:20 Karlovo Bus Station | 2h15 | 10:35 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karlovo to Sofia
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Buses from Karlovo to Sofia run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:20, the last at 17:15. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 08:20 |
Last bus 17:15 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Union Ivkoni from Karlovo to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Karlovo to Sofia with Ourbus, Union Ivkoni for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Karlovo to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlovo 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.
- Ourbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Ourbus
- 10 USD per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Karlovo and Sofia
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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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