Bus Sofia to Pleven: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Pleven from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today

$11

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Saturday

$11

Sunday

$11

Monday

$11

Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/23/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	10:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/23/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	4:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 30m	4:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	10:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	4:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 30m	4:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	10:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	4:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 30m	4:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	10:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	4:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 30m	4:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	10:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	4:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 30m	4:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	10:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 45m	4:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Union Ivkoni	2h 30m	4:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Pleven	Bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus station, Pleven (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Pleven

See here how frequent the connections between Sofia and Pleven are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Sofia to Pleven. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Sofia and Pleven.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 26 buses from Sofia to Pleven, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Pleven, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/29/2026 costs just $11, from Union Ivkoni

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Pleven

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni that travel 7 times every day by bus from Sofia to Pleven in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Pleven starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	81.7 miles
Bus Companies	Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Pleven

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Sofia for Pleven: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$11

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$11

Sunday 07/26

$11

Monday 07/27

$11

Tuesday 07/28

$12

Wednesday 07/29

$11

Thursday 07/30

$11

Friday 07/31

$11

Saturday 08/01

$11

Sunday 08/02

$11

Monday 08/03

$11

Tuesday 08/04

$11

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$11

Friday 08/07

$11

Saturday 08/08

$11

Sunday 08/09

$11

Monday 08/10

$12

Tuesday 08/11

$11

Wednesday 08/12

$11

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Pleven

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sofia to Pleven, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Pleven. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Pleven, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Pleven

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Sofia to Pleven in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sofia to Pleven, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Sofia to Pleven are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Pleven

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Sofia and Pleven.

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Bus station

ploshtad "Ivan Mendilikov" 2

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Pleven

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Sofia to Pleven? Or which bus companies serve the route Sofia to Pleven? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Sofia to Pleven bus

How much does a Sofia Pleven bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 2h 45m to reach Pleven. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Sofia to Pleven?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $12. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pleven.

On average, how many connections are available from Sofia to Pleven each day?

Every day, the Sofia to Pleven bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Sofia to Pleven take?

The fastest bus from Sofia to Pleven is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 2h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $11. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Pleven?

The earliest bus arriving in Pleven from Sofia starts at 8:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Sofia to Pleven?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Pleven starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Sofia Pleven route?

When traveling by bus from Sofia to Pleven, passengers can travel with Union Ivkoni. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Pleven?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Pleven by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Union Ivkoni.

What can I take with me on the Sofia to Pleven bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Sofia Pleven bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sofia Pleven bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sofia to Pleven on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sofia to Pleven

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Sofia and to Pleven

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Sofia and to Pleven. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!