The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Kyiv
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 9 h 33 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1022 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Kyiv will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 3 buses that leave Sofia for Kyiv 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 1022 km distance in an average of 1 d 9 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 d 1 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.






Live departures
Sofia to Kyiv bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Kyiv 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6334184 | 07:30 София, (Sofia) | 26h00 | 09:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
6309796 | 14:00 София, (Sofia) | 19h30 | 09:30 Kyiv (Київ) | 0 changesdirect | |
undefined · undefined | 16:00 София, (Sofia) | 26h00 | 18:00 Kyiv (Київ) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 44h00 | 16:50 Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 43h30 | 16:20 Dachna Bus Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 44h35 | 17:25 Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Kyiv
Buses from Sofia to Kyiv run on average 6 times per day, taking around 31h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 1022 km distance in 24h 0m.
Distance 1022 km |
Average bus duration 31h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 24h 0m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Ecolines, FlixBus from Sofia to KyivYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Kyiv with Infobus, Ecolines, FlixBus for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sofia to Kyiv coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Kyiv 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 Kyiv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Sofia, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2 and Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1. When arriving in Kyiv, you can end your journey in coach stations like Vydubychi Station, Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) and Kyiv, Avtostantsiya " Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція " Київ" ).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Vydubychi Station, located 5.3 miles (8.5 km) away from the city centre.
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