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Overview: Bus from Sofia to Smolyan
Bulgaria
Overview Sofia → Smolyan
The bus route from Sofia to Smolyan covers a distance of 168 km and typically takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes. There is one direct bus per day, departing at 08:00, with the ticket price set at 16.35 EUR. The last bus also leaves at 08:00.
168 km
Distance
$ 16
Cheapest ticket price
1
Direct buses
4 h 15 min
Average bus duration
4 h 15 min
Fastest bus
1
Buses per day
08:00
First bus
08:00
Last bus
Popular Bus Stations from Sofia to Smolyan
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 Smolyan
Smolyan is a small city in southern Bulgaria, known for its picturesque mountainous scenery and proximity to the Rhodope Mountains. Visitors often come to explore the surrounding nature, including hiking trails and ski resorts like Pamporovo. The city also features the Smolyan Lakes and the historical architectural style of its houses. It serves as a peaceful base for outdoor activities and cultural experiences in the region.
What is the distance between Sofia and Smolyan?
The distance is 168 km.
How long does the bus journey from Sofia to Smolyan take?
The average bus duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
How many buses operate daily on the Sofia to Smolyan route?
There is 1 bus per day on this route.
What time does the bus leave Sofia for Smolyan?
The bus departs at 08:00.
Is there a direct bus from Sofia to Smolyan?
Yes, there is 1 direct bus per day.
What is the cheapest ticket price for the Sofia to Smolyan route?
The cheapest ticket price is 16.35 EUR.
What luggage am I allowed to bring on the bus?
Typically, you can bring 1 suitcase and 1 piece of hand luggage, but check the exact rules during booking.
Can I change or refund my bus ticket?
Refund and change conditions are detailed at the payment or booking step.
Is Wi-Fi available on the bus?
Wi-Fi availability depends on the bus class, which is shown during booking.
Will there be any intermediate stops on the route?
Intermediate stops may differ between departures; route details are available on the booking page.
Where can I find more information about the Sofia to Smolyan route?
You can find more details on the route page: https://fromto.travel/en/bulgaria/sog-sofia/smo-smolyan.