Zagreb to Sofia Bus

Q: What is the distance between Zagreb and Sofia?

The distance between these two places is a total of 488 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Zagreb and Sofia?

The average travel time between the stations is 12:45 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Zagreb to Sofia?

The ticket prices begin from $28.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Zagreb to Sofia?

The average number of daily departures is 12. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Zagreb to Sofia?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Zagreb to Sofia?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Zagreb to Sofia Route Summary

Zagreb to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Croatia and Bulgaria.There are up to 12 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Zagreb bus station at 03:00h, arriving at Sofia bus station at 16:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:30h, arriving at 10:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Zagreb, Croatia

Arrival station and country Sofia, Bulgaria

Travel Distance 488 mi

Average Trip Duration 12h 45min

Total Departures 12

Popular Operators FlixBus, Florentia Bus (BG)

Lowest Price $28

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Zagreb to Sofia:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

03:00 Zagreb Central Bus Station

13h 0min

16:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 24.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 12. Sep

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03:30 Zagreb Central Bus Station

13h 0min

16:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 24.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Sep

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05:00 Zagreb Central Bus Station

13h 0min

18:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 24.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 04. Sep

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06:00 Zagreb Central Bus Station

13h 0min

19:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 24.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 08. Sep

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06:45 Zagreb Central Bus Station

13h 15min

20:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

FlixBus

from 35.18 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 09. Aug

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Getting from Zagreb and Sofia by bus

The shortest travel distance between Zagreb and Sofia is 488 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 20:20 has a travel time of 12:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:15h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sofia earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Zagreb to Sofia. The overnight bus departs at 20:20 and arrives at 08:35 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Sofia:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

21:30 Zagreb Central Bus Station

13h 0min

10:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 30.8 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 27. Aug

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20:20 Zagreb Central Bus Station

13h 15min

09:35 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

FlixBus

from 35.18 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 27. Aug

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Zagreb to Sofia route

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus

7.5 Florentia Bus (BG)

6.7 Union Ivkoni - Unibus

M And M Travel

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Zagreb has earned an average score of 6.3 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.

Zagreb

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Sofia

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

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $28 (One-Way) or $56 (Return).

Travel reviews for Zagreb to Sofia bus

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Other popular destinations from Sofia

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Sofia, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

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