Sofia to Pernik bus with Ourbus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Pernik

Showing times and prices for 04 Feb

Cheapest price

£2

Average price

£10

Fastest journey

49 m

Average duration

1 h 11 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

26 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Pernik is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sofia to Pernik will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £2.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Sofia for Pernik 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 26 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 49 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 32 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.

Ourbus
08:001h32
Sofia
09:32Pernik
£21One-way
0 changes
Infobus
16:450h49
Sofia
17:34Pernik
£191One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Sofia to Pernik

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Pernik among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £19.

Distance: 26 km

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Train

£19

Average Price

£4

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 47m

Average total duration

1h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

56m

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30m

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Live departures

Sofia to Pernik bus times

The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Pernik coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 00:16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
uivk16:00 Sofia
1h32
17:32 Pernik0 changesdirect
ams_infobus16:55 Sofia
0h39
17:34 Pernik0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Sofia to Pernik

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Buses from Sofia to Pernik run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £4 by train.

There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:20, the last at 21:55. The fastest coach covers the 26 km distance in 39m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4
Distance
26 km
Average bus duration
1h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
13
Direct buses
13
Fastest bus
39m
First bus
03:20
Last bus
21:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4

Bus providers: Ourbus, Union Ivkoni from Sofia to PernikYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Pernik with Ourbus, Union Ivkoni for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Ourbus

About
Union Ivkoni International is a prominent bus company based in Sofia, Bulgaria, established in 1992. It is recognized as the largest bus carrier in Bulgaria and a leader in bus transport across Europe. The company offers extensive services, including regular bus lines, bus rentals, and bus tours, with over 715 daily departures to more than 100 towns in Bulgaria and over 150 towns in Central and Western Europe, Greece, and Turkey. Union Ivkoni also operates its own tourist brand, Uni Holidays, providing various excursions, vacations, and plane tickets.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
£2
Ourbus frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
Additional luggage
10 USD per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Service animals allowed.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
Learn more about Ourbus

Union Ivkoni

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
£5
Union Ivkoni frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Sofia to Pernik coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Pernik 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 Pernik, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Sofia to Pernik can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Sofia to Pernik is £19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Sofia to Pernik is 39m to travel the 26 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Sofia to Pernik leaves at 3:20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Sofia to Pernik leaves at 21:55.
Yes, there are 13 direct coaches a day from Sofia to Pernik with Ourbus, Union Ivkoni. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Sofia to Pernik, you can count on Ourbus, Union Ivkoni for the best way to get you to Pernik. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Sofia and Pernik and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Sofia , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика), Sofia, Avtogara Zapad (София, Автогара Запад), София, (Sofia), Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1 . When arriving in Pernik , you can end your route in coach stations like Bus Station.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика), which is located around 1 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bus Station, located 0 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Pernik from Sofia is worth doing with a journey time of 39m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Sofia to Pernik is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sofia and Pernik including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Sofia to Pernik:
  • Ourbus
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Service animals allowed.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Sofia to Pernik for coach company Ourbus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Sofia to Pernik depends on the coach companies:
  • Ourbus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Ourbus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Sofia to Pernik.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Sofia to Pernik:
  • Ourbus
    • One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Sofia to Pernik:
  • Ourbus
    • 10 USD per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Sofia to Pernik.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Sofia to Pernik with the following coach company: Ourbus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Sofia to Pernik with the following coach company: Ourbus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Sofia to Pernik with the following coach company: Ourbus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Pernik

Sofia
Pernik
The major coach station for departures in Sofia is Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) for your trip from Sofia to Pernik.
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Knyaginya Maria Luiza Blvd 102, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Knyaginya Maria Luiza Blvd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
  • Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
  • Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)
  • Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
Sofia, Avtogara Zapad (София, Автогара Запад)
information
София, (Sofia)
information

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