Bus Sofia to Hamburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Hamburg

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

today

from $144

tomorrow

Wednesday

from $103

Thursday

from $151

Friday

Saturday

from $130

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Arda Tur	29h 20m	4:30 PM	Sofia	Serdika	9:50 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station		Basic	$144	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/11/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/12/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Hamburg via Prague, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- INFOBUS
  
  35h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Sofia
  pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Prague
  ÚAN Florenc
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $67
  
  A Bus from INFOBUS goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/13/2025 10:00:00 AM to ÚAN Florenc, Prague (Czech Republic) arriving at 8/14/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
- Bookaway
  
  9h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Prague
  ÚAN Florenc
  
  9:50 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from ÚAN Florenc, Prague (Czech Republic) at 8/14/2025 12:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Travel time is 6h 30m longer, but you will save $39

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	32h 0m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Basic	$103	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/13/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
Union Ivkoni	32h 0m	10:00 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	6:00 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Basic	$112	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/13/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
Racic Eurobus	30h 30m	3:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:30 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Basic	$128	A Bus from Racic Eurobus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/13/2025 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m
Arda Tur	29h 20m	4:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:50 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Basic	$137	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
Arda Tur	29h 20m	4:30 PM	Sofia	Serdika	9:50 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Basic	$145	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	39h 30m	9:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	12:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$151	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/14/2025 9:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/16/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
FlixBus	39h 25m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$155	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/14/2025 10:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/16/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 25m
FlixBus	36h 55m	11:20 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/14/2025 11:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/15/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 55m
FlixBus	37h 0m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:45 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/14/2025 1:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/15/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Hamburg via Prague, you can save more than $46? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- INFOBUS
  
  35h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Sofia
  pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Prague
  ÚAN Florenc
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $67
  
  A Bus from INFOBUS goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/13/2025 10:00:00 AM to ÚAN Florenc, Prague (Czech Republic) arriving at 8/14/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
- Bookaway
  
  9h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Prague
  ÚAN Florenc
  
  9:50 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from ÚAN Florenc, Prague (Czech Republic) at 8/14/2025 12:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $46

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Racic Eurobus	31h 30m	3:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:30 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station		Basic	$130	A Bus from Racic Eurobus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/16/2025 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/17/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Hamburg via Prague, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- INFOBUS
  
  35h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Sofia
  pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Prague
  ÚAN Florenc
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $67
  
  A Bus from INFOBUS goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/13/2025 10:00:00 AM to ÚAN Florenc, Prague (Czech Republic) arriving at 8/14/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
- Bookaway
  
  9h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Prague
  ÚAN Florenc
  
  9:50 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from ÚAN Florenc, Prague (Czech Republic) at 8/14/2025 12:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Travel time is 5h 20m longer, but you will save $25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sofia to Hamburg is $93 on 9/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Hamburg

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Sofia to Hamburg. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sofia and Hamburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 5 buses from Sofia to Hamburg, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Hamburg, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Hamburg

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Arda Tur and Union Ivkoni that travel 2 times every day by bus from Sofia to Hamburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Hamburg starting from $93!

Cheapest Bus	$93
Fastest Bus	29h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Latest Bus	3:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	966.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni and Racic Eurobus

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Hamburg

Every day, 2 buses from 4 bus companies leave Sofia for Hamburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

$144

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

$112

Thursday 08/14

$151

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

$130

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

Sunday 08/24

Monday 08/25

Tuesday 08/26

Wednesday 08/27

Thursday 08/28

Friday 08/29

Saturday 08/30

$183

Sunday 08/31

$144

Monday 09/01

$142

Tuesday 09/02

$142

Wednesday 09/03

$93

Thursday 09/04

Friday 09/05

Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Hamburg

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

With a price starting from $93, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Hamburg. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $151.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Hamburg, with $93. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $151.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Hamburg

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 Sofia to Hamburg 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 Sofia to Hamburg, 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 Sofia to Hamburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Hamburg

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

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

Central Bus Station

Adenauerallee 78

Reeperbahn Bus Stop

Wendemuthstraße Bus Stop

Flughafenstraße Bus Stop

Argentinienbrücke (Fähre) Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Sofia to Hamburg? Compare all modes of transports from Sofia to Hamburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Hamburg

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Hamburg bus

How much does a Sofia Hamburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $93 and takes 32h 0m to reach Hamburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $93 and $192. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Hamburg.

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

Every day, the Sofia to Hamburg 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 Sofia to Hamburg take?

The fastest bus from Sofia to Hamburg is offered by Arda Tur and takes 29h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $144. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Hamburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Hamburg from Sofia starts at 4:30 PM. 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 Sofia to Hamburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Hamburg starts at 3:00 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 Sofia Hamburg route?

When traveling by bus from Sofia to Hamburg, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Arda Tur 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 Sofia and Hamburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Hamburg 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, Arda Tur and Union Ivkoni.

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

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sofia and to Hamburg

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