How to get from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
- 193 km as the crow flies
- 13 bus departures a day with Union Ivkoni National , Group Plus, Pegasus
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We compared the ways to travel from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 08m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 193 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
193 km
Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Sofia → Blagoevgradbus
FlixBus·1h 25m - 2Blagoevgrad → Veliko TarnovobusFlixBus·5h 05m
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Search my dateDepartures from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
Union Ivkoni National , Group Plus, Pegasus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Ivkoni National , Group Plus, Pegasusbus | 13 | 00:30 | 22:30 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
All departuresUnion Ivkoni National , Group Plus, Pegasus
- 00:30
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 12:30
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 19:30
- 22:30
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.
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Ticket prices on this route
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How the trip from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Sofia to Blagoevgrad Central, about 1h 25m. Transfer in Blagoevgrad Central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Veliko Tarnovo (5h 5m). In total it's roughly €31 over 10h 8m, 1 transfer.
Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo?
The most useful route takes about 10h 08m by bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo?
The first bus with Union Ivkoni National , Group Plus, Pegasus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 22:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo?
13 a day with Union Ivkoni National , Group Plus, Pegasus, between 00:30 and 22:30.
How far is Veliko Tarnovo from Sofia?
About 193 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €31. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo?
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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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
Prices checked: 12 May 2026