Bus Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia from various bus operators like Group Plus Ltd, Grup Plus or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today

$15

tomorrow

$16

Saturday

$17

Sunday

$15

Monday

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Grup Plus	3h 35m	8:50 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$15	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/23/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Grup Plus	3h 40m	11:10 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	2:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$15	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 11:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/23/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Union Ivkoni	3h 35m	9:30 PM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	1:05 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$15	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Group Plus Ltd	3h 15m	9:20 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	12:35 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/23/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Group Plus Ltd	3h 30m	3:00 PM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Grup Plus	3h 25m	4:45 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/24/2026 4:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Grup Plus	3h 35m	8:50 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/24/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Union Ivkoni	3h 45m	3:15 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/24/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Union Ivkoni	3h 15m	6:15 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/24/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Global Biomet	3h 15m	1:00 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	4:15 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Global Biomet goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/24/2026 1:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Grup Plus	3h 25m	4:45 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 4:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Grup Plus	3h 35m	8:50 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Union Ivkoni	3h 45m	3:15 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Union Ivkoni	3h 15m	6:15 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Global Biomet	3h 15m	1:00 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	4:15 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Global Biomet goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 1:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	3h 45m	3:15 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Union Ivkoni	3h 15m	6:15 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Union Ivkoni	3h 35m	9:30 PM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	1:05 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Grup Plus	3h 25m	4:45 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 4:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Grup Plus	3h 35m	8:50 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	3h 45m	3:15 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Union Ivkoni	3h 15m	6:15 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Grup Plus	3h 25m	4:45 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 4:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Grup Plus	3h 35m	8:50 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Global Biomet	3h 15m	1:00 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	4:15 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Global Biomet goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	3h 45m	3:15 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Union Ivkoni	3h 15m	6:15 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Grup Plus	3h 25m	4:45 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	8:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 4:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Grup Plus	3h 35m	8:50 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	12:25 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Grup Plus goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Biomet	3h 15m	1:00 AM	Veliko Tarnovo	Bus Stop	4:15 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Biomet goes from Bus Stop, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Frequency of bus connections between Veliko Tarnovo and Sofia

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 46 daily buses from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Veliko Tarnovo and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 58 buses from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia, while Night sees the fewest connections between Veliko Tarnovo and Sofia, with 34 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/23/2026 costs just $15, from Union Ivkoni

Facts about the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

Compare all providers like Group Plus Ltd, Grup Plus and Union Ivkoni that travel 31 times every day by bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Bus	8:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	31 Ø
Distance	119.1 miles
Bus Companies	Group Plus Ltd, Grup Plus, Union Ivkoni, Biomet and Global Biomet

Cheapest bus connections from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

Every day, 31 buses from 5 bus companies leave Veliko Tarnovo for Sofia: 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

$17

Friday 07/24

$18

Saturday 07/25

$17

Sunday 07/26

$15

Monday 07/27

$18

Tuesday 07/28

$18

Wednesday 07/29

$17

Thursday 07/30

$17

Friday 07/31

$16

Saturday 08/01

$17

Sunday 08/02

$17

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

$18

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$18

Friday 08/07

$18

Saturday 08/08

$17

Sunday 08/09

$18

Monday 08/10

$18

Tuesday 08/11

$18

Wednesday 08/12

$17

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

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

With a price starting from $15, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

How to save money travelling from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

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 Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia 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 Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia, 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 Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

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

Grup Plus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

Here you will find the key facts about the Grup Plus bus route Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia:

Cheapest Price	$15
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:50 AM
Last Bus	8:10 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

Global Biomet from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

Here you will find the key facts about the Global Biomet bus route Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Veliko Tarnovo and Sofia

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

Bus Stop

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

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

FAQs about the Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia bus

How much does a Veliko Tarnovo Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 3h 35m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $23. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

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

Every day, the Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 31 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia is offered by Biomet and takes 2h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Veliko Tarnovo starts at 8:50 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 Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Veliko Tarnovo for Sofia starts at 11:30 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 Veliko Tarnovo Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia, passengers can travel with Group Plus Ltd, Grup Plus 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 Veliko Tarnovo and Sofia?

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

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

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Veliko Tarnovo and to Sofia

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