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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Sofia
Cheapest price
£213
Average price
£249
Fastest journey
2 d 8 h 50 m
Average duration
2 d 18 h 33 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
2253 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Sofia will cost around £249 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £213.
Of the 3 buses that leave Madrid for Sofia every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 2253 km distance in an average of 2 d 18 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 8 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 d 9 h 30 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 coach and flight for Madrid to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 2.3 - 5.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £52, and a coach costs an average of £123.
Distance: 2253 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£233 Average Price | £199 Average Price Cheapest |
50h 35m Average total duration 50h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
2.3 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 6.8 - 13.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Sofia coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 59h45 | 07:35 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:50 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 59h45 | 07:35 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Sofia
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Buses from Madrid to Sofia run on average 3 times per day, taking around 50h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £123 but you can travel from only £52 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 2253 km distance in 56h 50m.
Distance 2253 km |
Average bus duration 50h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £123 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 56h 50m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Madrid to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Sofia with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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.
When departing from Madrid, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83. When arriving in Sofia, you can end your journey in coach stations like Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2 and Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Sofia
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
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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