Plovdiv to Sofia Bus

Plovdiv to Sofia Bus Tickets

Plovdiv to Sofia is a commonly traversed bus route offering many options of bus operators for passengers. Sofia is the Bulgarian capital, while Plovdiv is an ancient city considered as Bulgaria’s cultural capital. Tourists enjoy spending a relaxed weekend in this old-timey city where the pace of life is relaxed and then head to Sofia, connecting to important European destinations. The average bus fare is about USD 8.

Buses are the most economical way to get from Plovdiv to Sofia. The distance between the two cities is about 135 km, and the journey can take up to 2 hours. There is so much footfall that you can easily find buses whether you want to travel by day or night. redBus is offering affordabl bus ticketing services in Bulgaria, and you can compare various options to zero in on the most suitable one for yourself. redBus is one of the largest bus ticket booking platforms, and you can get e-tickets or m-tickets from reliable operators.

How to book Plovdiv to Sofia bus tickets?

You can book Plovdiv to Sofia online bus tickets from the redBus home page. The steps involved in booking Plovdiv to Sofia bus tickets online with redBus are as follows:

• You have to enter ‘Plovdiv’ in the ‘From’ field and ‘Sofia in the ‘To’ field. Then, you can choose your preferred date(s) of travel and hit the ‘Search Buses’ button.

• All the Plovdiv to Sofia buses operating on that day will be displayed to you, and you can choose a preferred bus. You will then be able to choose your preferred seat from the seating layout.

• Then, you can enter the boarding/dropping point on the next page. Once you have entered all the details, click the ‘Proceed to Book’ button.

• In the next screen, enter the passenger details such as the name of the passenger(s), number of passengers, contact information, etc., and then click the ‘Proceed to Pay button.

• Once you complete the online payment process, your Plovdiv to Sofia bus booking will be confirmed. You will receive your e-ticket/M-ticket from redBus via SMS/mail within a short time.

Popular Bus operators on Plovdiv to Sofia coach route

Passengers travelling from Plovdiv to Sofia can exercise their options in choosing buses suiting their travel preferences. You can filter Plovdiv to Sofia buses from any operator of repute by using the search filter on redBus. The popular bus operators are as follows:

• Karat S
• Union Ivkoni

Boarding points in Plovdiv

Though Plovdiv is not as large a transport hub as Sofia, there are many operators providing robust bus services to the passengers. To browse buses from any specific boarding point in Plovdiv, apply the search filter on redBus. The journey fare will depend on the chosen boarding point though you will be informed beforehand if there are any changes. The top boarding points in Plovdiv are:

• Plovdiv Central Train Station
• Plovdiv Bus And Coach Station Sever

Drop-off Points in Sofia

Sofia has a well-developed bus network, being a major international transport hub. You can find many direct buses from Plovdiv. If you have some preferred bus operators, use the search filters to get dropped off at various points by them in Sofia. The fare for Plovdiv to Sofia bus route will be intimated accordingly, and you will be notified if it changes. The popular dropoff points in Sofia include:

• Sofia Central Bus Station

Some of the top tourist destinations in Sofia include the Cathedral Saint Aleksandar Nevski, Sveti Georgi Rotunda, Vitosha Boulevard, Boyana Church, etc. Most of these locations are accessible from the bus drop-off points.

Plovdiv to Sofia bus price

The bus fares for travelling from Plovdiv to Sofia depend on the bus type, timings, number of passengers, and distance between the boarding and dropoff points. On average, the bus fares from Plovdiv to Sofia range from USD 6.38 to USD 8.49. You can choose from a range of operators according to your budget and desired amenities. With redBus, you can forego any middleman charges and even avail of discount coupons.

Plovdiv to Sofia bus timings

There are quite a few options for going from Plovdiv to Sofia from morning to evening. The earliest bus departs at 1:00 PM, while the last bus leaves at 6:51 PM. The journey is about 2 hours, and you would reach Sofia by nightfall. You can check out the timings before booking your seat on redBus, and you don’t even have to pay before doing so. You can get an idea of the expected duration of travel on your desired day.