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  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Sofia
    Departure location: Serdika
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Sofia
    Departure location: Serdika
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Sofia
    Departure location: Sofia
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCarBlaBlaCar
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Sofia
    Departure location: Serdika
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sofia to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$171 - $280Average Duration1d 11h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$212 - $212Average Duration19h 50m
66kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Sofia to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $212, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
19h 50mAverage Duration
$212Cheapest ticket
66kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Sofia to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$222
Average bus trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:45am
Distance971 miles (1565 km)
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Sofia to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Sofia - Essen

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Sofia and Essen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Sofia to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Sofia to Essen.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Sofia to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Sofia by bus?

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