How far is Sofia from Hamburg?

Sofia and Hamburg are 966 miles (1557 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Hamburg?

Most of the buses traveling from Sofia to Hamburg leave from Serdika and arrive at Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB). These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Town Hall, CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ, St. Michaelis Church, Lake Alster and Holy Hamburg.

Bus Sofia to Hamburg from $84 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sofia to Hamburg on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20am	Serdika	1d 13h	11:55pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 9h	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	11:20am	Serdika	1d 12h	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 12h	10:32am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 9h	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Hamburg on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	Serdika	1d 6h	9:50pm	Bus station (ZOB), Adenauerallee 78, Hamburg	CheapestFastest
	11:20am	Serdika	1d 12h	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 12h	10:32am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 9h	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	11:20am	Serdika	1d 13h	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Hamburg on September 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:20am	Serdika	1d 12h	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
3:00pm	Serdika	1d 7h	9:30pm	Bus station (ZOB), Adenauerallee 78, Hamburg	Fastest
3:00pm	Serdika	1d 7h	9:30pm	Bus station (ZOB), Adenauerallee 78, Hamburg	No tags
3:00pm	Serdika	1d 7h	9:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
1:45am	Serdika	1d 13h	1:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Hamburg on September 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:20am	Serdika	1d 13h	11:55pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
4:30pm	Serdika	1d 6h	9:50pm	Bus station (ZOB), Adenauerallee 78, Hamburg	Fastest
4:30pm	Serdika	1d 6h	9:50pm	Bus station (ZOB), Adenauerallee 78, Hamburg	No tags
11:20am	Serdika	1d 12h	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
10:00am	Serdika	1d 9h	6:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Sofia to Hamburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $285	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$107 - $107	Average Duration20h 30m	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Sofia to Hamburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20h 30mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest ticket

65kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Sofia to Hamburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$153

Average bus trip duration1d 12h

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure1:45am

Distance968 miles (1560 km)

Latest bus departure10:50pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,292 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.7

Arda Tur

3/5240 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.8

Radina VIP

3/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

Infobus

4/5482 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5272 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,911 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.8

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Sofia to Hamburg Bus

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Bus service from Sofia to Hamburg will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Hamburg from Sofia, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Hamburg?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

B - Hamburg Airport

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Frequently asked questions for your trip Sofia - Hamburg

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Hamburg?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/27

$206

08/28

$139

Today

$153

08/30

$139

08/31

$139

09/01

$119

09/02

$110

09/03

$125

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Hamburg was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $110

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

You can expect to pay from $110 to $283 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Sofia to Hamburg but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Sofia to Hamburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Sofia to Hamburg.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Sofia to Hamburg.

Bus Sofia to Hamburg: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Hamburg?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Sofia - Hamburg

How far is Sofia from Hamburg?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Hamburg?

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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