Sofia to Burgas: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 340 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Direct | FlixBus | From 5h 20m |
From €20.98
Starting fare
Fare source checked: 12 Sep 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: FlixBus |
Dep: Sofia: station shown on the chosen departure
Arr: Burgas South Bus Station
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FlixBus advertises a minimum 5h20 and fares from €20.98. Read the exact departure, stops and cancellation terms. |
| train Direct | BDZ (Bulgarian State Railways) | About 6h 25m |
Check fare
Source review date not recorded Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: BDZ (Bulgarian State Railways) |
Dep: Sofia Central railway station
Arr: Burgas railway station
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Direct daytime examples take roughly 5h50–7h05. Check the dated train and reservation; a sleeper is a separate overnight choice with its own bed booking. |
Choosing your journey
Compare a coach with a direct train according to the time you want to arrive. Both finish near central Burgas on suitable services, but the journey takes a substantial part of the day.
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Compare the coach stops
FlixBus advertises a minimum 5h20 and fares from €20.98 to Burgas South. Confirm the Sofia departure station and any intermediate stops. Other operators have separate offers through Sofia Central Bus Station.
Read the full railway result
The BDZ timetable showed direct daytime options around 5h50–7h05. A direct overnight example took about seven hours and included a sleeping car. Choose a bed explicitly if wanted; services with changes are a different journey.
Keep arrival plans loose
Leave time to reach your room before a beach outing or restaurant booking. For an overnight train, ask about bag storage and early check-in rather than counting on immediate access to the room. Do not book a sleeper merely on the assumption that it always saves the price of a hotel.
Plan the arrival
Continue with the Burgas guide when choosing a base and local visits. Add this journey separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above compares the city centres in a straight line; the route you travel can be longer.
