Bus schedule Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo

⇄ The other way: Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia

Updated 3 November 2026. Departure times, fares and stops on the Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo route.

There is one direct Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo departure a day, the journey usually takes about 3 h 45 min. Tickets start from 786 UAH. The distance between the cities is about 126 km.

The route at a glance

Buses a day
1
1 of them overnight
Journey
~3 h 45 min
from 3 h 15 min to 3 h 45 min
Ticket price
from 786 UAH
usually about 812 UAH
Carriers
1
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Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo timetable

  1. 09:00→12:453 h 45 min
    Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Mariya Luiza, predgarov ploshtad Blvd
    812UAH
  2. 22:30→01:453 h 15 minovernight
    Sofia Central Bus Station, bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100
    786UAH

Where it leaves from and arrives

Departure · Sofia

1Sofia Serdica Bus StationMariya Luiza, predgarov ploshtad Blvd2 departures

Arrival · Veliko Tarnovo

1Veliko Tarnovo (South bus station)Hristo Botev 742 departures

Carriers on Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo

Where else buses go from Sofia

Where else you can reach from Veliko Tarnovo

This route: timetables and tickets

Questions and answers

How many buses a day run Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo?

On Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo we found 1 departure a day. The first leaves at 09:00, the last at 22:30.

How long is the bus Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo?

The journey depends on the run and the number of stops: from 3 h 15 min to 3 h 45 min. Direct runs are usually faster than those calling at towns on the way.

How much is a bus ticket Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo?

Tickets cost from 786 to 812 UAH depending on the carrier and the class of coach. The price is approximate - the carrier confirms the exact amount at purchase.

When are the first and last Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo buses?

The first at 09:00, the last at 22:30.

Where does the bus to Veliko Tarnovo leave from in Sofia?

Most often: Sofia Serdica Bus Station (Mariya Luiza, predgarov ploshtad Blvd).

Are there overnight buses Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo?

Yes, this route has overnight runs - 1 of them leave in the evening or at night and arrive the next day.

Fares are approximate and set by the carrier. Confirm the exact price and seat availability at purchase. The schedule may change.

Sofia - Veliko Tarnovofrom 786 UAH
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