The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Berlin
Cheapest price
£103
Average price
£117
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 34 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
1319 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Berlin will cost around £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £103.
Of the 18 buses that leave Sofia for Berlin 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 1319 km distance in an average of 1 d 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h 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 train, coach and flight for Sofia to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £81. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £81, and a flight costs an average of £20.
Distance: 1319 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£97 Average Price | £124 Average Price | £81 Average Price Cheapest |
21h 56m Average total duration 21h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration Fastest 7h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 73h 48m Average total duration 73h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sofia to Berlin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Berlin coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6556740 | 14:30 София, (Sofia) | 27h05 | 17:35 Berlin | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 32h15 | 05:05 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 37h20 | 10:10 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 37h48 | 10:38 Berlin Spandau | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 36h10 | 09:00 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 31h15 | 04:05 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 36h03 | 08:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 40h00 | 12:50 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 32h00 | 04:50 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 39h33 | 12:23 Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 44h05 | 19:50 Berlin, Ostbahnhof | 3 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 23:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 33h08 | 08:53 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 31h40 | 07:25 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 23:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 36h01 | 11:46 Berlin Spandau | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 34h25 | 10:10 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 34h00 | 09:45 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 40h10 | 15:55 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 23:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 33h15 | 09:00 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Berlin
Buses from Sofia to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 21h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1319 km distance in 25h 50m.
Distance 1319 km |
Average bus duration 21h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 25h 50m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, RACIC, ArdaTur, Infobus, Buzz, Pegasus Airlines, Niš ekspres, Racic Eurobus from Sofia to BerlinYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Berlin with Ourbus, FlixBus, RACIC, ArdaTur, Infobus, Buzz, Pegasus Airlines, Niš ekspres, Racic Eurobus for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sofia to Berlin coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- Ourbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- RACIC
- Tickets can be returned up to 24 hours before departure with a 5% cancellation fee, between 24 and 12 hours before departure with a 50% cancellation fee, and are non-refundable less than 12 hours before departure.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- RACIC
- One checked bag up to 30kg (60x40x80cm) and one carry-on up to 5kg (40x20x30cm) are included.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- RACIC
- A second piece of luggage (60x40x80cm) is transported for a fee of €5 / BGN 10 if space is available, and additional luggage beyond that requires prior agreement and may be limited during peak seasons.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ourbus
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Pegasus Airlines
- Small pets in cabin, max 8kg including carrier. Must be booked in advance.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Berlin
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
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