How to get from Sofia to Prague
- 1066 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with ArdaTur
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Sofia to Prague. The most useful door-to-door route takes 20h 10m 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 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1066 km
Sofia to Prague: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sofia → Praha hlavní nádražíbus
ArdaTur·20h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Sofia to Prague
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€28November 2026
€28Departures from Sofia to Prague
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 | 1 | — | — |
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· 18h 45m€86Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sofia to Prague works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Sofia to Praha hlavní nádraží, about 20h 10m. In total it's roughly €91 over 20h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Sofia to Prague: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Prague?
The most useful route takes about 20h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Sofia to Prague?
The first bus with ArdaTur leaves at 16:30 and the last at 16:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Sofia to Prague?
1 a day with ArdaTur, between 16:30 and 16:30.
How far is Prague from Sofia?
About 1066 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sofia to Prague cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €91. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sofia to Prague?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Prague?
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