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Overview: Bus from Sofia to Bursa
Bulgaria
→
Turkey
Overview Sofia → Bursa
The bus route from Sofia to Bursa spans a distance of 553 km, with an average duration of approximately 12 hours and 31 minutes. Tickets start at 35.77 EUR, and there are three direct buses available each day, with the first bus departing at 13:30 and the last at 19:00. The fastest bus on this route takes about 12 hours and 15 minutes.
553 km
Distance
$ 36
Cheapest ticket price
3
Direct buses
12 h 31 min
Average bus duration
12 h 15 min
Fastest bus
3
Buses per day
13:30
First bus
19:00
Last bus
Cheapest alternative travel options:
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Bus Companies
Found: 12
UI
Union Ivkoni (Юнион Ивкони)
Address: Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
BB
BlaBlaCar Bus
Address: 84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
CI
Citylines
Address: Mechka Str. 35, Sofia 1330, Bulgaria
PE
Pegasus
Address: Nish – 36 Str., 7000 Ruse, Bulgaria
GB
Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет)
Address: 1407 Sofia Nikola Vapcarov 35, Bulgaria
AT
Arda-Tur (Арда-Тур)
Address: Saedinenie 45, 6300 Haskovo, Bulgaria
GP
Group Plus
Address: Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
TR
Traventuria
Address: Gorski patnik 54, 1421 Sofia, Bulgaria
UI
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Address: Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
KL
KLR
Address: Khmelnitskiy city, Vinnytske shose 12/2D
EC
Ecolines
Address: Prâgasiela 1, Rîga, LV-1050
NO
Nomago
Address: Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
UI
Union Ivkoni (Юнион Ивкони)
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
FAQ’s
Bus from Sofia to Bursa
Bursa, Turkey, is known for its rich history and as the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire. Visitors often explore its historic sites, including the Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii) and the Green Tomb (Yesil Turbe), as well as the city's famous thermal baths. The nearby Uludağ National Park offers opportunities for hiking and skiing. Bursa is also renowned for its silk production and local cuisine, particularly the dish Iskender kebab.
What is the distance between Sofia and Bursa?
The distance between Sofia and Bursa is 553 km.
How long does the bus journey from Sofia to Bursa take?
The average bus duration is 12 hours and 31 minutes, with the fastest bus taking 12 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the cheapest ticket price for the Sofia to Bursa route?
The cheapest ticket price is 35.77 EUR.
How many buses operate daily on the Sofia to Bursa route?
There are 3 buses operating daily on this route.
What are the departure times for buses from Sofia to Bursa?
The first bus departs at 13:30 and the last bus departs at 19:00.
Can I bring luggage on the bus?
You can usually bring 1 suitcase and 1 piece of hand luggage, but the allowance may vary by carrier and fare.
Is Wi-Fi available on the bus?
Wi-Fi availability depends on the bus class, which is shown during the booking process.
Are there any intermediate stops on the route?
Intermediate stops may differ between departures; you can check the route details on the booking page.