How to get from Sofia to Belgrade
- 338 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with Karat S, Trans Jug, Citylines
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We compared the ways to travel from Sofia to Belgrade. The most useful door-to-door route takes 18h 15m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 338 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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338 km
Sofia to Belgrade: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Sofia → Timișoarabus
FlixBus·11h 25m - 2Timișoara → BelgradebusFlixBus·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Sofia to Belgrade
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€57November 2026
€37Departures from Sofia to Belgrade
Karat S, Trans Jug, Citylines runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:00 and the last at 09:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karat S, Trans Jug, Citylinesbus | 1 | 09:00 | 09:00 |
| Trans Jug, FlixBusbus | 1 | — | — |
All departuresKarat S, Trans Jug, Citylines
- 09:00
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· 21h 40m€87Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sofia to Belgrade works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Sofia to Timișoara, about 11h 25m. Transfer in Timișoara and continue by FlixBus bus on to Belgrade (3h). In total it's roughly €58 over 18h 15m, 1 transfer.
Sofia to Belgrade: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Belgrade?
The most useful route takes about 18h 15m by bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Sofia to Belgrade?
The first bus with Karat S, Trans Jug, Citylines leaves at 09:00 and the last at 09:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Sofia to Belgrade?
1 a day with Karat S, Trans Jug, Citylines, between 09:00 and 09:00.
How far is Belgrade from Sofia?
About 338 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sofia to Belgrade cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €58. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sofia to Belgrade?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Belgrade?
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