- Lyon to Sofia buses
Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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![]() | Bus | Lyon | Serdika | Cheapest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Perrache | Serdika | Fastest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Aéroport LYS | Serdika | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Aéroport LYS | Serdika | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Perrache | Serdika | No tags |
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Get from Lyon to Sofia
The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Sofia?
Stops in Lyon
- BRue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
- C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France - D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France - E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France - FLes Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - Ebulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Sofia by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Lyon to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lyon to Sofia start from $126. The average price for this route is around $192. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Lyon to Sofia?
The average bus travel time from Lyon to Sofia is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1509 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Lyon to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lyon to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Lyon to Sofia at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lyon to Sofia?
A bus trip from Lyon to Sofia generates an estimated 38 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Lyon to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lyon to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lyon to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lyon to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Sofia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $121 to $297 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-12-01.




