- Must visit
Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos
Leading regional museum presenting finds from Thessaly, from prehistory to Roman times, in a clear modern display.
Cheapest price on 02 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 02 Sept
£41
Fastest journey on 02 Sept
8 h
Average journey duration on 02 Sept
8 h 14 m
Buses on 02 Sept
3
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Volos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Volos will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
On Wed 02 Sept, we found 3 buses from Sofia to Volos, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 372 km distance in an average of 8 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 30 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.
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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Volos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 8h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a coach costs an average of £34.
Distance: 372 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration Fastest 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Volos coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) | 8h30 | 16:00 Volos Station | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 18:00 Sofia | 8h00 | 2:00 Volos | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Sofia to Volos run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 372 km distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 372 km |
Average bus duration 8h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 7:30 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Volos — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Volos trip today.
Leading regional museum presenting finds from Thessaly, from prehistory to Roman times, in a clear modern display.
Industrial heritage museum in renovated brick warehouses, explaining brickmaking history with machinery and multimedia.
Compact museum dedicated to natural history, with geology, fauna, and educational displays suited to families.
Long waterfront promenade for walking, sea views, and everyday city life, especially lively in the evening.
Central seafront park with sculptures, shade, and open views across the harbour and Pagasetic Gulf.
Popular urban beach and promenade area east of the centre, good for a relaxed walk by the water.
Tsipouro is Volos’s signature grape spirit, traditionally served in small carafes with meze in the city’s tsipouradika. It defines the local social dining culture.
Boubari is a traditional Pelion and Volos sausage made with goat or lamb offal, rice and spices. It is a festive local speciality with deep regional roots.
Spetsofai is a Pelion dish of sausages cooked with peppers and tomato. It is a classic Thessalian meze often enjoyed with tsipouro in Volos.
Traditional tsipouradiko known for small seafood meze served with tsipouro in a lively, unfussy setting near the waterfront.
Refined seafood restaurant by the sea, known for fresh fish, shellfish and polished service in a modern but comfortable setting.
Established local favourite for classic Volos tsipouro culture, offering varied meze and a relaxed atmosphere popular with residents.
Moderate for Greece: rooms, tavernas and buses are usually cheaper than in Athens or islands, especially outside peak summer.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxi fares. In cafés, leaving small change is customary.
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Volos Station -> Agios Nikolaos, Volos
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Volos 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 Volos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sofia to Volos buses use the Sofia (София) to Volos (Βόλου) station pair, with some services arriving at Volos, Stathmós Leoforeíon Yperastikoú Magnisías (Βόλος, Σταθμός Λεωφορείων Υπεραστικού Μαγνησίας). Use this guide to compare Sofia and Volos bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Sofia (София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia (София). ATMs are aTM machines available onsite.
Ticket office support is available at Sofia (София).
Available at Sofia (София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia (София): Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) is 1 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Serdika (in the station), Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km), Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика).
Available at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика): Elevators, ramps.
Volos (Βόλου) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria available inside the station
Wi-Fi is available at Volos (Βόλου). ATMs are available at Volos (Βόλου).
Ticket office support is available at Volos (Βόλου).
Available at Volos (Βόλου): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Volos (Βόλου): Ramps and wheelchair access provided.
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