How to get from Sofia to Burgas
- 343 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 19m
- 8 bus departures a day with Union Ivkoni National , Karat S
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We compared the ways to travel from Sofia to Burgas. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 10m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 343 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
343 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €38Reading date not recorded | 6h 19mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 9h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€38Reading date not recorded6h 19m · directSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 39h 10m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Sofia to Burgas: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sofia → Haskovobus
ArdaTur·3h 25m - 2Haskovo → BurgasbusArdaTur·4h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Sofia to Burgas
Union Ivkoni National , Karat S runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Ivkoni National , Karat Sbus | 8 | 08:00 | 23:30 |
| Bulgarian State Railwaystrain | 6 | 06:10 | 22:50 |
All departuresUnion Ivkoni National , Karat S
- 08:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 15:30
- 17:00
- 23:30
All departuresBulgarian State Railways
- 06:10
- 06:30
- 12:55
- 13:15
- 16:45
- 22:50
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· 5h€19Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Bulgarian State Railways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sofia to Burgas works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Sofia to Haskovo, about 3h 25m. Transfer in Haskovo and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Burgas (4h 10m). In total it's roughly €35 over 9h 10m, 1 transfer.
Sofia to Burgas: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Burgas?
The most useful route takes about 9h 10m by bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Sofia to Burgas?
The first bus with Union Ivkoni National , Karat S leaves at 08:00 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Sofia to Burgas?
8 a day with Union Ivkoni National , Karat S, between 08:00 and 23:30.
When is the first train from Sofia to Burgas?
The first train with Bulgarian State Railways leaves at 06:10 and the last at 22:50, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Sofia to Burgas?
6 a day with Bulgarian State Railways, between 06:10 and 22:50.
How far is Burgas from Sofia?
About 343 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sofia to Burgas cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €35. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sofia to Burgas?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Bulgarian State Railways.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Burgas?
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: ArdaTur
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026