Bus Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia

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

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Saturday

$111

Sunday

$102

Monday

$133

Tuesday

$99

Wednesday

$99

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	31h 40m	11:20 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/5/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/6/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
FlixBus	34h 35m	11:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	11:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/5/2026 11:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
FlixBus	33h 5m	11:30 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/5/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
FlixBus	32h 55m	1:50 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/5/2026 1:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/6/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 55m
FlixBus	39h 40m	1:50 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/5/2026 1:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	32h 15m	10:45 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/6/2026 10:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m
FlixBus	34h 35m	11:35 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	11:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/6/2026 11:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
FlixBus	35h 40m	11:05 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/6/2026 11:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 40m
FlixBus	42h 25m	11:05 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/6/2026 11:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 25m
FlixBus	33h 5m	11:30 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/6/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	28h 45m	4:15 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	10:00 PM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi		Economy	$133	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/7/2026 4:15:00 PM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia via Nuremberg, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- RegioJet
  
  36h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:40 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  1:10 AM
  
  Nuremberg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from RegioJet goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/7/2026 7:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  25h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Nuremberg
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:35 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $75
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Nuremberg (Germany) at 9/8/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
Travel time is 7h 10m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	31h 40m	11:20 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/8/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
	FlixBus	33h 5m	11:30 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/8/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	31h 40m	11:20 AM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/9/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
FlixBus	33h 5m	11:30 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/9/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
FlixBus	32h 55m	1:50 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/9/2026 1:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 55m
FlixBus	39h 40m	1:50 PM	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station	6:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 9/9/2026 1:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia is $86 on 9/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Sofia, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Union Ivkoni that travel 3 times every day by bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia starting from $86!

Cheapest Bus	$86
Fastest Bus	29h 45m
Earliest Bus	11:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	948.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cologne/Bonn Airport for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

Friday 09/04

Saturday 09/05

$111

Sunday 09/06

$102

Monday 09/07

$133

Tuesday 09/08

$99

Wednesday 09/09

$99

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$133

Saturday 09/12

$102

Sunday 09/13

$100

Monday 09/14

$133

Tuesday 09/15

$86

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$105

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$133

Tuesday 09/22

$95

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$95

Friday 09/25

$102

Saturday 09/26

The cheapest time to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia

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

With a price starting from $86, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $102.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia, with $99. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $102.

How to save money travelling from Cologne/Bonn Airport 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 Cologne/Bonn Airport 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 Cologne/Bonn Airport 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 Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Sofia.

Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station

Kennedystr

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 Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia

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

FAQs about the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia bus

How much does a Cologne/Bonn Airport Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $86 and takes 32h 40m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $86 and $133. 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 Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia take?

The fastest shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 29h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $133. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Cologne/Bonn Airport starts at 11:20 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 shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport for Sofia starts at 11:30 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 Cologne/Bonn Airport Sofia route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Cologne/Bonn Airport 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: FlixBus and Union Ivkoni.

What can I take with me on the Cologne/Bonn Airport 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 Cologne/Bonn Airport Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cologne/Bonn Airport 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 shuttle from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cologne/Bonn Airport to Sofia

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Sofia

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