The cheapest and fastest coaches from Otopeni to Sofia
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Otopeni to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Otopeni to Sofia will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 buses that leave Otopeni 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 302 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 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 coach and flight for Otopeni to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Otopeni to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 8h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £74.
Distance: 302 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £154 Average Price |
9h 14m Average total duration Fastest 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 12h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Otopeni to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Otopeni to Sofia coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:45 Otopeni | 8h45 | 04:30 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Otopeni to Sofia
Buses from Otopeni to Sofia run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 302 km distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 302 km |
Average bus duration 8h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 06:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Societatea de Transport București STB SA from Otopeni to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Otopeni to Sofia with Ourbus, Societatea de Transport București STB SA for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Societatea de Transport București STB SA
FAQs: Otopeni to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Otopeni 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 Otopeni, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Otopeni, Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, Otopeni, Aeroportul Internațional Henri Coandă (Parcare P5) and Otopeni, Aeroportul Internațional Henri Coandă (Plecări). 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 Otopeni, Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, which is located around 4 miles (6.5 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 Otopeni and Sofia
- 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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