Bus Madrid to Sofia - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Madrid to Sofia

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madrid to Sofia from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$178

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

$169

Saturday

$263

Sunday

$159

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	49h 30m	10:00 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	12:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$178	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/25/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/27/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	51h 30m	10:00 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	2:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$169	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/28/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/30/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 30m
	FlixBus	57h 0m	11:35 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$269	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/28/2026 11:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 8/31/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $269 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	57h 0m	11:35 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$263	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/29/2026 11:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/1/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $263 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Sofia via Barcelona, you can save more than $49? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  71h 35m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Madrid
  Avenida de América Bus Station
  
  4:50 PM
  
  Barcelona
  Sants Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $36
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/31/2026 9:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 8/31/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  45h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:50 AM
  
  Barcelona
  Nord Bus Station
  
  9:35 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $178
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 9/1/2026 10:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/3/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 45m
Travel time is 13h 35m longer, but you will save $49

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	47h 30m	10:00 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	10:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$159	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/1/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 30m
	FlixBus	57h 0m	11:35 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$262	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/30/2026 11:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/2/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $262 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madrid to Sofia is $158 on 9/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Madrid and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Madrid to Sofia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Madrid and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Madrid to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Sofia, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madrid to Sofia

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni and FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Madrid to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Sofia starting from $158!

Cheapest Bus	$158
Fastest Bus	48h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	1,400.5 miles
Bus Companies	Union Ivkoni and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to Sofia

Every day, 1 buses from 2 bus companies leave Madrid for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

$178

Wednesday 08/26

$227

Thursday 08/27

$243

Friday 08/28

$169

Saturday 08/29

$263

Sunday 08/30

$159

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$231

Wednesday 09/02

$189

Thursday 09/03

$213

Friday 09/04

$169

Saturday 09/05

$238

Sunday 09/06

$178

Monday 09/07

$248

Tuesday 09/08

$169

Wednesday 09/09

$187

Thursday 09/10

$201

Friday 09/11

$217

Saturday 09/12

$224

Sunday 09/13

$160

Monday 09/14

$187

Tuesday 09/15

$158

Wednesday 09/16

$184

Thursday 09/17

$331

Friday 09/18

$178

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madrid to Sofia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $158, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to Sofia. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $217.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Sofia, with $159. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $262.

How to save money travelling from Madrid to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madrid to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madrid to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Madrid to Sofia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madrid and Sofia.

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Madrid to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Madrid to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madrid to Sofia bus

How much does a Madrid Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $158 and takes 48h 30m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madrid to Sofia?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $158 and $269. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Madrid to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Madrid to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Madrid to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Madrid to Sofia is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 48h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $169. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madrid to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Madrid starts at 10:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Madrid to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Madrid for Sofia starts at 11:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madrid Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Madrid to Sofia, passengers can travel with Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Madrid and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Union Ivkoni and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Madrid to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madrid Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madrid Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madrid to Sofia on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madrid to Sofia

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Madrid and to Sofia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madrid and to Sofia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!