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Trip Overview

The bus between Sofia and Pleven takes 2h 45m. There is at least one bus per day from Sofia to Pleven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 45m
Duration
165 km
Distance
$9
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Sofia to Pleven bus times

Buses run once daily between Sofia and Pleven. The service departs Sofia at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Pleven at 16:45:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sofia to Pleven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Sofia to Pleven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Pleven, Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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