How to get from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofya
- 193 km as the crow flies
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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 Sofya: 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 Sofya: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Veliko Tarnovo → Sofia AirportbusRegional connection·4h 44m
- 2Sofia Airport → SofyabusAirport shuttle bus·35m
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Ticket prices on this route
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- Bus· 3h 15m€15Book
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofya works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia, about 4h 44m. Transfer in Sofia and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Sofya (35 min). In total it's roughly €37 over 5h 39m, 1 transfer.
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofya: common questions
Is there a bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofya?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Sofya 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 Sofya?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofya?
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, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026