Ljubljana to Sofia Bus and Coach

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Ljubljana to Sofia Route Overview

Ljubljana to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Slovenia and Bulgaria.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Ljubljana at 00:30h, arriving at Sofia at 16:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:30h, arriving at 12:00h the following day.
Departure station and country LjubljanaSlovenia
Arrival station and country SofiaBulgaria
Travel Distance 573 mi
Average Trip Duration 15h 50min
Total Departures 6
Popular Operators FlixBus, Florentia Bus (BG)
Lowest Price £22
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Ljubljana to Sofia

The shortest travel distance between Ljubljana and Sofia is 573 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 17:25 has a travel time of 15:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 16:30h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom, seat belts and multimedia. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sofia earlier, there are 5 overnight coaches from Ljubljana to Sofia. The overnight coaches depart between 17:25 and 20:30 and arrive between 08:35 and 12:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Sofia:
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Bus companies operating the Ljubljana to Sofia route

There are 4 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

7.1 FlixBus
M And M Travel

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Ljubljana has earned an average score of 7.4 from our passengers, while the station in Sofia has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
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  Ljubljana

You can see information about the departure station and stops Ljubljana here

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  Sofia

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Sofia here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £22 (One-Way) or £44 (Return).
Child ticket: £43 (One-Way) or £78 (Return).

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