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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Varna
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Varna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Varna will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 14 buses that leave Sofia for Varna every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 378 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 35 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.
15:306h45Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)22:15Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)£171One-way0 changes- 0:306h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)7:00Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)£171One-way0 changes
- 10:307h35Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)18:05Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)£171One-way0 changes
- 9:307h10Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)16:40Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)£171One-way0 changes
- 19:306h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)2:00Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)£171One-way0 changes
014:006h15Sofia (София)20:15Varna£211One-way0 changes- 0:306h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)7:00Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)£171One-way0 changes
- 19:306h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)2:00Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)£171One-way0 changes
- 21:306h30Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)4:00Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)£171One-way0 changes
- 022:306h35Sofia (София)5:05Varna£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Sofia to Varna
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Varna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £63.
Distance: 378 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£18 Average Price | £94 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sofia to Varna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Varna coaches for today, Monday 6 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 13h10 | 12:35 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 7 July | |||||
| 0:30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 6h30 | 7:00 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 14h40 | 21:05 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1 change | |
| 6:30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h00 | 13:30 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h10 | 16:40 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h35 | 18:05 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h00 | 19:30 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 16h10 | 5:25 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1 change | |
| 0 | 14:00 Sofia (София) | 6h15 | 20:15 Varna | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 6h45 | 22:15 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:00 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h10 | 0:10 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 6h30 | 2:00 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 6h30 | 4:00 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Varna
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Buses from Sofia to Varna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 378 km distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 378 km |
Average bus duration 6h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Group Plus, Global Biomet, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), FlixBus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni from Sofia to VarnaYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Varna with Group Plus, Global Biomet, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), FlixBus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sofia to Varna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Varna 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 Varna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Global Biomet
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Global Biomet
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- Global Biomet
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Global Biomet
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Global Biomet
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Varna
Most Sofia to Varna buses use the София, (Sofia) to Varna station pair, with some services arriving at Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара). Use this guide to compare Sofia and Varna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to София, (Sofia) from Sofia city centre
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.
Getting to София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) from Sofia city centre
Getting to Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) from Varna city centre
Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) is 1 km from Varna city centre. Public transport options include:
Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) bus station facilities and services
Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Varna (in the station), Bistro Bulgaria (0.5 km), Restaurant Sea View (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Varna, E87 - Ekopark (Варна, E87 - Екопарк) from Varna city centre
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