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It will take 1 hrs 52 mins to reach from Blagoevgrad to Sofia. The earliest departure from Blagoevgrad is at 8:15 AM. And the last bus is at 7:10 PM. The price for one bus ticket starts from EUR 5.11.
Avg. Bus Duration | : | 1 hrs 52 mins |
Buses depart from | : | Blagoevgrad |
Bus arrives in | : | Sofia |
Daily Bus Services | : | 17 |
Cheapest Bus Tickets | : | EUR 5.11 |
Earliest Bus | : | 8:15 AM |
Last Bus | : | 7:10 PM |
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Blagoevgrad, a small town famous for its universities and student population, is a beautiful place. To travel from Blagoevgrad to Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital city, you can take a bus, train, taxi or drive there yourself. But, a bus trip is far cheaper than the three options. As most peopl on this trip are students and tourists, you’ll often find an enthusiastic crowd making the journey.
Sofia is not just the economic centre of Bulgaria but is also famous for its architecture and orthodox churches. The travel time from Blagoevgrad to Sofia by bus usually takes over an hour depending on the mode of transport as Sofia is around 100 km away from Blagoevgrad.
redBus makes it easy for you to book a Blagoevgrad to Sofia bus by curating the options from the best operators for the route with different bus schedules and fares. redBus strives to make the process easy, removing the hassles that come with portals, kiosks, and agents while booking a bus.
To book a Blagoevgrad to Sofia bus ticket online, follow these simple steps on redBus:
The small university town has its fair share of local buses, but intercity travel has limited listings. The popular operator for the Blagoevgrad to Sophia route is -
Union Ivkoni is a Sofia-based bus company that operates many intercity and local lines. On redBus, you can see the amenities available in each bus and the Blagoevgrad to Sofia bus schedule while booking your trip.
Boarding Points in Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad has one boarding point where you get intercity buses from, i.e., Blagoevgrad Bus Station. It is close to the central railway station, too. Although there is no WiFi in the town bus station, you’ll find a variety of small shops and cafes. There are also toilets in the bus station along with a small waiting room.
Drop-off points in Sofia
Central Bus Station Sofia is a prominent bus station in Sofia that caters to local and intercity buses along with international bus routes. The bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia will drop you off at this bus station. Although three smaller bus stations in the city cater to local bus routes, they do not have intercity buses.
The bus station sees a footfall of over 10,000 passengers every week as it caters to routes across the country. It has a coffee shop, casino, restaurant and book store within its premises. The city centre is just 10-15 minutes away from the bus station.
The prices for Blagoevgrad to Sofia start at USD 6.5. redBus makes it easy for you to find the cheapest option by allowing you to sort the list by fare. Compare the prices, amenities and bus operators before you choose a bus. You can save money by booking a return bus ticket online at the same time.
The travel time is around 1 hour 20 minutes for the fastest Blagoevgrad to Sofia buses, which start at 19.10 and arrive at Sofia by 20.30 in the evening. The longest duration is 2 hours 20 minutes; the bus starts at 16.10 from Blagoevgrad and reaches Sofia around 18.30.
The first bus departs at around 8.15 in the morning, while the last bus leaves at 19.10 in the evening. There are no overnight buses or frequent buses throughout the day for this route.