How to get from Prague to Sofia
- 1066 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with ArdaTur
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We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Sofia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 22h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1066 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1066 km
Prague to Sofia: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → Sofiabus
FlixBus·22h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Prague to Sofia
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€30November 2026
€30Departures from Prague to Sofia
ArdaTur runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 16:30 and the last at 16:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| FlixBusbus | 2 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 30h 05m€68Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Sofia works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to Sofia, about 22h 50m. In total it's roughly €88 over 22h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Sofia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Sofia?
The most useful route takes about 22h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Prague to Sofia?
The first bus with ArdaTur leaves at 16:30 and the last at 16:30, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Sofia?
1 a day with ArdaTur, between 16:30 and 16:30.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Sofia leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with ArdaTur, according to the published timetable.
How far is Sofia from Prague?
About 1066 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Sofia cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €88. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Prague to Sofia?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Sofia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026