How to get from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
- 193 km as the crow flies
- 17 bus departures a day with Global Biomet, Union Ivkoni National , Group Plus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia: bus. The two cities are about 193 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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193 km
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Veliko Tarnovo → Sofia AirportbusRegional connection·4h 44m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Global Biomet, Union Ivkoni National , Group Plus runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Biomet, Union Ivkoni National , Group Plusbus | 17 | 00:15 | 23:30 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
All departuresGlobal Biomet, Union Ivkoni National , Group Plus
- 00:15
- 01:00
- 03:00
- 03:15
- 04:45
- 06:15
- 08:50
- 10:50
- 11:10
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 15:00
- 16:15
- 17:30
- 19:30
- 21:30
- 23:30
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.
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· 3h 15m€15Book
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia, about 4h 44m. In total it's roughly €33 over 4h 44m, direct, no transfers.
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia: common questions
When is the first bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia?
The first bus with Global Biomet, Union Ivkoni National , Group Plus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia?
17 a day with Global Biomet, Union Ivkoni National , Group Plus, between 00:15 and 23:30.
How far is Sofia from Veliko Tarnovo?
About 193 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia?
On this route you travel with Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Veliko Tarnovo 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: Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026