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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sofia and Smolyan takes 4h 56m and the fastest bus takes 4h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sofia to Smolyan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 56m
Duration
254 km
Distance
$8
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Sofia to Smolyan bus times

Buses run twice daily between Sofia and Smolyan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sofia is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Smolyan at 8:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 42m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 42m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 42m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 42m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 42m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 42m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 42m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sofia to Smolyan? 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.

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  • Distance: 254.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Smolyan twice daily. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 4h 42m.

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