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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Serdika | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | CheapestFastest | ||||
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| Serdika | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | No tags |
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Get from Sofia to Hamburg
The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Sofia and Hamburg
Stops in Sofia
- A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria - C
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
Stops in Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany - C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany - D
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany - F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Hamburg by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Hamburg start from $123. The average price for this route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Sofia to Hamburg?
The average bus trip duration from Sofia to Hamburg is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 964 miles (1555 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Arda Tur, Radina VIP, Racic Eurobus, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Hamburg at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Sofia to Hamburg generates an estimated 38.857549999999996 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Sofia to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 353 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Sofia to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Radina VIP, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sofia to Hamburg was searched and found on Sep 16, 2026 with a price of $126To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Hamburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $126 to $239 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2026-09-16.
Usually Arda Tur, Citylines LTD will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
