Bus Sofia to Plovdiv: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Plovdiv from various bus operators like Citylines, Karat-S or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today

$11

tomorrow

$11

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Thursday

$11

Friday

$11

Saturday

$11

Sunday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 15m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/7/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	5:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/7/2026 5:00:00 PM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Grup Plus	1h 50m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/7/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Karat-S	2h 20m	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/7/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Karat-S	2h 20m	9:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/7/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 15m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/8/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	5:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/8/2026 5:00:00 PM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Karat-S	2h 20m	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/8/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Karat-S	2h 20m	9:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/8/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Citylines	2h 20m	2:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:20 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	2h 15m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station		Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/10/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
	Group Plus Ltd	1h 50m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station		Economy	$12	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/10/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 15m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/11/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	5:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/11/2026 5:00:00 PM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Group Plus Ltd	1h 50m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Karat-S	2h 20m	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/11/2026 8:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Karat-S	2h 20m	9:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:20 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/11/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	2h 15m	11:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/12/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Union Ivkoni	2h 0m	5:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/12/2026 5:00:00 PM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Union Ivkoni	1h 45m	11:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 AM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/12/2026 11:30:00 PM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Group Plus Ltd	1h 50m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/12/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Group Plus Ltd	1h 50m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:50 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station		Economy	$12	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/13/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Plovdiv

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 46 daily buses from Sofia to Plovdiv. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Sofia and Plovdiv.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 66 buses from Sofia to Plovdiv, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Plovdiv, with 28 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/10/2026 costs just $11, from Union Ivkoni

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv

Compare all providers like Citylines, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni that travel 23 times every day by bus from Sofia to Plovdiv in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Plovdiv starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	1h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	23 Ø
Distance	82.4 miles
Bus Companies	Citylines, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni, Grup Plus and Group Plus Ltd

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Plovdiv

Every day, 23 buses from 5 bus companies leave Sofia for Plovdiv: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$14

Tuesday 09/08

$11

Wednesday 09/09

$14

Thursday 09/10

$11

Friday 09/11

$12

Saturday 09/12

$11

Sunday 09/13

$12

Monday 09/14

$11

Tuesday 09/15

$11

Wednesday 09/16

$11

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$11

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$13

Tuesday 09/22

$11

Wednesday 09/23

$11

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$11

Sunday 09/27

$14

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

$11

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$11

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Plovdiv

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

With a price starting from $11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Plovdiv. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.

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

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Plovdiv

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 Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv, 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 Plovdiv are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sofia to Plovdiv

These are the most booked bus companies between Sofia to Plovdiv from our users.

Karat-S from Sofia to Plovdiv

Here you will find the key facts about the Karat-S bus route Sofia to Plovdiv:

Cheapest Price	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 20m
Earliest Bus	8:10 AM
Last Bus	12:30 PM
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	9/6/2026

Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Plovdiv

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Sofia to Plovdiv:

Cheapest Price	$11
Fastest Bus	1h 45m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	9/6/2026

Citylines from Sofia to Plovdiv

Here you will find the key facts about the Citylines bus route Sofia to Plovdiv:

Cheapest Price	$13
Fastest Bus	2h 20m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	9/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Plovdiv

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

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

Central Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

North Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Bus Stop

Mototsentŭr Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Plovdiv bus

How much does a Sofia Plovdiv 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 15m to reach Plovdiv. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $16. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Plovdiv.

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

Every day, the Sofia to Plovdiv bus route is served by approximately 23 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sofia to Plovdiv is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 1h 45m. 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 Plovdiv?

The earliest bus arriving in Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Plovdiv starts at 8:00 AM. 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 Plovdiv route?

When traveling by bus from Sofia to Plovdiv, passengers can travel with Citylines, Karat-S and 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 Plovdiv?

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

What can I take with me on the Sofia to Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sofia and to Plovdiv

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