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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Varna to Sofia
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Varna to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varna to Sofia will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 10 buses that leave Varna for Sofia every day 9 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 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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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Compare train, coach and flight for Varna to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Varna to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. 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 £11, and a flight costs an average of £62.
Distance: 378 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£34 Average Price | £79 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m 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
Varna to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Varna to Sofia coaches for today, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 14h30 | 04:30 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
| 0 | 14:30 Varna | 6h15 | 20:45 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 17:00 Varna | 6h15 | 23:15 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 18:30 Varna | 6h15 | 00:45 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 20:00 Varna | 6h15 | 02:15 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 20:30 Varna | 7h10 | 03:40 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 23:00 Varna | 7h10 | 06:10 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 18 December | |||||
| 0 | 03:00 Varna | 7h25 | 10:25 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 05:00 Varna | 7h50 | 12:50 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 06:30 Varna | 7h50 | 14:20 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 09:00 Varna | 7h40 | 16:40 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 0 | 11:30 Varna | 7h30 | 19:00 София, (Sofia) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Varna to Sofia
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Buses from Varna to Sofia run on average 24 times per day, taking around 7h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
There are 24 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 378 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 378 km |
Average bus duration 7h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: Global Biomet, Group Plus, Infobus, Ourbus, FlixBus, ETAP Group from Varna to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Varna to Sofia with Global Biomet, Group Plus, Infobus, Ourbus, FlixBus, ETAP Group for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Varna to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varna to Sofia 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 Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара), which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Varna and Sofia
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Varna (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Sea View (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 22, 41, 148
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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