Bus Essen to Sofia - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Essen to Sofia

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

today

$103

tomorrow

$125

Sunday

$94

Monday

$98

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	34h 20m	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/18/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/19/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 20m
	FlixBus	36h 5m	8:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$112	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/18/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/20/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	34h 15m	8:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/19/2026 8:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/20/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
	FlixBus	36h 5m	8:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$126	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/19/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/21/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Sofia via Graz, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  34h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  1:10 AM
  
  Graz
  Webling
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/21/2026 8:40:00 AM to Webling, Graz (Austria) arriving at 9/22/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  15h 45m
  
  0
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Graz
  Webling
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Webling, Graz (Austria) at 9/22/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/22/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	34h 20m	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/20/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/21/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 20m
	FlixBus	36h 5m	8:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/20/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/22/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	34h 20m	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/21/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/22/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 20m
	FlixBus	36h 5m	8:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 9/21/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 9/23/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Essen to Sofia is $90 on 9/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Sofia

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Essen to Sofia. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Essen and Sofia.

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

Facts about the bus from Essen to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Essen to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Sofia starting from $90!

Cheapest Bus	$90
Fastest Bus	35h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:40 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	973.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Sofia

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Essen for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/18/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$115

Saturday 09/19

$125

Sunday 09/20

$94

Monday 09/21

$148

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$146

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

Sunday 10/04

Monday 10/05

$146

Tuesday 10/06

Wednesday 10/07

Thursday 10/08

Friday 10/09

Saturday 10/10

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Sofia

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

With a price starting from $94, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Essen to Sofia. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $125.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Sofia, with $94. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $95.

How to save money travelling from Essen 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 Essen 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 Essen 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 Essen to Sofia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Sofia

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

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Bredeney Bus Stop

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 Essen to Sofia

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

FAQs about the Essen to Sofia bus

How much does a Essen Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $90 and takes 35h 20m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $90 and $126. 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 Essen to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Essen to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Essen to Sofia is offered by FlixBus and takes 35h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $125. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Essen to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Essen starts at 8:40 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 Essen to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Essen for Sofia starts at 8:30 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 Essen Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Essen to Sofia, passengers can travel with 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 Essen and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Essen 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.

What can I take with me on the Essen 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 Essen 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 Essen 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 Essen to Sofia on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Essen and to Sofia

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