Bus schedule Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia

⇄ The other way: Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo

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

There is one direct Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia 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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Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia timetable

  1. 00:15→04:003 h 45 min
    Veliko Tarnovo (South bus station), Hristo Botev 74
    812UAH
  2. 23:30→02:453 h 15 minovernight
    Veliko Tarnovo (South bus station), Hristo Botev 74
    786UAH

Where it leaves from and arrives

Departure · Veliko Tarnovo

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

Arrival · Sofia

1Sofia Serdica Bus StationMariya Luiza, predgarov ploshtad Blvd2 departures

Carriers on Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia

Where else buses go from Veliko Tarnovo

Where else you can reach from Sofia

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Questions and answers

How many buses a day run Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia?

On Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia we found 1 departure a day. The first leaves at 00:15, the last at 23:30.

How long is the bus Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia?

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 Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia?

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 Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia buses?

The first at 00:15, the last at 23:30.

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

Most often: Veliko Tarnovo (South bus station) (Hristo Botev 74).

Are there overnight buses Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia?

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.

Veliko Tarnovo - Sofiafrom 786 UAH
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