4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Pleven
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Pleven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Pleven will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 6 buses that leave Sofia for Pleven every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.
7:002h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)9:45Pleven, Bus and Coach Station£91One-way0 changes- 16:002h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)18:45Pleven, Bus and Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
- 10:302h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)13:15Pleven, Bus and Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
- 22:002h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)0:30Pleven, Bus and Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
- 8:002h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)10:45Pleven, Bus and Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
- 22:002h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)0:30Pleven, Bus and Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
- 16:302h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)19:00Pleven, Bus and Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
- 7:002h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)9:45Pleven, Bus and Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
- 16:002h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)18:45Pleven, Bus and Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
- 10:302h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)13:15Pleven, Bus and Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sofia to Pleven
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Pleven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 132 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£9 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sofia to Pleven bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Pleven coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 9:45 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 10:45 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 13:15 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h45 | 18:45 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h30 | 19:00 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 2h30 | 0:30 Pleven, Bus and Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Pleven
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Buses from Sofia to Pleven run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:45, the last at 19:45. The fastest coach covers the 132 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 132 km |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 3:45 |
Last bus 19:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, BG Razpisanie from Sofia to PlevenYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Pleven with Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, BG Razpisanie for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sofia to Pleven coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Pleven 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 Pleven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Pleven
Most Sofia to Pleven buses use the Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) to Pleven, Avtogara (Плевен, Автогара) station pair. Use this guide to compare Sofia and Pleven bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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Getting to Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) from Sofia city centre
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) is 1 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) bus station facilities and services
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Elevators, ramps.
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