How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Sofia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Sofia start at R 1 105. The average price for this route is around R 1 912. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Sofia?

The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Sofia is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1280 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 22h 30m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Infobus , Karat-S , Union Ivkoni .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stuttgart to Sofia?

The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Sofia at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Sofia?

A bus trip from Stuttgart to Sofia produces an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Stuttgart to Sofia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 284 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Sofia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stuttgart to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Stuttgart to Sofia from R 1 419 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Sofia on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Kornwestheim	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Flughafen / Airport (STR)	1d	21:00	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	19:15	Stuttgart Airport Busterminal	1d	21:00	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Sofia on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:35	STR Airport	1d 7h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	06:00	STR Airport	1d 2h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	22:50	STR Airport	1d 11h	11:10	Serdika	No tags
Bus	00:40	Kornwestheim	1d 7h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	23:30	Kornwestheim	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Sofia on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Stuttgart Airport Busterminal	1d	18:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:00	STR Airport	1d 2h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	00:40	Kornwestheim	1d 7h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	23:30	Kornwestheim	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	04:10	Vaihingen Bf	1d 4h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Sofia on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:15	Flughafen / Airport (STR)	1d	21:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:00	STR Airport	1d 2h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	22:50	STR Airport	1d 11h	11:10	Serdika	No tags
Bus	00:40	Kornwestheim	1d 7h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	23:30	Kornwestheim	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Sofia on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Stuttgart Airport Busterminal	1d	18:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:00	STR Airport	1d 2h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	15:35	STR Airport	1d 7h	23:45	Serdika	No tags
Bus	22:50	STR Airport	1d 11h	11:10	Serdika	No tags
Bus	00:40	Kornwestheim	1d 7h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 9:03 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Stuttgart to Sofia

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 037, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

16h 20mAverage duration

1287 kmDistance

54kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 105 - R 4 312	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 2 037 - R 2 303	Average duration16h 20m	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Sofia?

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
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B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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C
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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E
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 617 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Infobus

4/5491 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5285 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 955 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1955 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 793

Union Ivkoni Stuttgart Sofia recent customer reviews

It has been three or four years since I traveled like this and had a good trip

Silvia A.

11 April 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Sofia by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Sofia start at R 1 105. The average price for this route is around R 1 912. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Sofia is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1280 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 22h 30m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Infobus, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stuttgart to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Sofia at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Sofia?
A bus trip from Stuttgart to Sofia produces an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Stuttgart to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 284 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stuttgart to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

R 2 569

14/12

R 2 081

Today

R 1 419

16/12

No data

17/12

No data

18/12

R 2 662

19/12

R 2 517

20/12

R 3 085

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Sofia was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 419

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stuttgart to Sofia as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 419 to R 6 199 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 517, which is on 2025-12-19.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.