Going around Sofia using a taxi is fast and convenient, but the public transport is also well developed and allows you to reach any location within the city considerably fast. Here you can find the following information:
Map, schedules and routes of the public transport lines (buses, trolleys, trams, subway)
Although the links above are from the English versions of the sites, some things are not translated, to you can use Google Translate.
- 30+ transfer – A ticket allowing travel with transfers within 30 minutes of the first validation – 1.60 BGN
- 60+ transfer – A ticket allowing travel with transfers within 60 minutes of the first validation – 2.20 BGN
- Daily pass – One day subscription pass for the whole network of the public transport. – 4.00 BGN
- 24 hour pass – 24 hour pass for all line types – day and night transport – 6.00 BGN
- Ticket from the driver – valid only for the particular ride – 2.99 BGN
You can also pay with a debit/credit cart by hovering it next to the validator. You will be charged for a single trip.
If you don’t have a ticket when you enter the vehicle, buy one from the driver immediately. Inspectors may appear at any time, especially if you get on around the Central Bus Station or Sofia Airport!