How long is the trip from Zagreb to Sofia by bus?

The typical travel time from Zagreb to Sofia by bus is around 12h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Sofia in about 12h.

What is the travel distance from Zagreb to Sofia?

The distance between Zagreb and Sofia is around 681 km (422 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zagreb to Sofia?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Autobusni kolodvor, in Zagreb, and end it at Serdika, in Sofia.

What is the cheapest way to go from Zagreb to Sofia?

The least expensive way to go from Zagreb to Sofia would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$31, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

How much does the bus ticket cost from Zagreb to Sofia?

Taking the bus from Zagreb to Sofia costs on average US$40.

Is there an overnight bus from Zagreb to Sofia?

Yes! Catch buses leaving from Zagreb until 9:30pm and reaching Sofia on the following day.

Zagreb to Sofia Bus Tickets

TodayJun 1

from US$50

TomorrowJun 2

from US$42

TueJun 3

from US$33

WedJun 4

ThuJun 5

from US$34

FriJun 6

SatJun 7

from US$40

SunJun 8

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: June 2 at 8:20pm
Departure city: Zagreb
Departure location: Autobusni kolodvor
Arrival time: June 3 at 9:35am
Destination city: Sofia
Destination location: Serdika
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: June 2 at 6:00am
Departure city: Zagreb
Departure location: Autobusni kolodvor
Arrival time: June 2 at 7:00pm
Destination city: Sofia
Destination location: Serdika
Operated by: Union Ivkoni
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h
Departure time: June 2 at 6:00am
Departure city: Zagreb
Departure location: Autobusni kolodvor
Arrival time: June 2 at 7:00pm
Destination city: Sofia
Destination location: Serdika
Operated by: Union Ivkoni
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:55 AM CEST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Bus Zagreb to Sofia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40

Average Bus Trip Duration12h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance677 km

Latest bus departure9:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/58,847 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,863 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 1863 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at US$31.00

Union Ivkoni Zagreb Sofia recent customer reviews

2.5 hrs delay without further notice. No specific information about departure place and time. Extremely aggressive, rude, angry drivers who could not speak a WORD in english, they kept on swearing me in bulgarian. Old, smelly, disgusting buses, without even belts or any safety mean provided. Never again, stay away.

Nikoletta F.

June 29, 2024

The courtesy of the drivers was outstanding but the bus was delayed 5hrs, had to check its location 3 times for an accurate arrival time and did not get into the terminal for pick ups and it was raining so I had to get wet and wait for it outside :(

Daniel Obed R.

November 10, 2023

Very dissappointing. Cancelled My original schedule. Had to call them to put me on an earlier bus and this bus didnt Enter the station, it came from Madrid, they didnt Enter the station. Almost loose it! If i wasnt asking 1 hour ago, they wouldnt tell me where the bus was. They didnt gave me the cordinates but 1 minute before the bus decided to leave... the bus was dirty, the bathroom wasnt on use and the seats were awful. I felt it was a waste of money for the price i payed and the service i recieved .

Giuliana P.

August 12, 2022

BG Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Itabus, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Union Ivkoni

Zagreb to Sofia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Zagreb and Sofia?

Stops in Zagreb

A - Autobusni kolodvor

B - Glavni kolodor

C - Zagreb

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions on the trip Zagreb - Sofia

How long is the trip from Zagreb to Sofia by bus?
The typical travel time from Zagreb to Sofia by bus is around 12h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Sofia in about 12h.
What is the travel distance from Zagreb to Sofia?
The distance between Zagreb and Sofia is around 681 km (422 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zagreb to Sofia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Autobusni kolodvor, in Zagreb, and end it at Serdika, in Sofia.
What is the cheapest way to go from Zagreb to Sofia?
The least expensive way to go from Zagreb to Sofia would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$31, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Zagreb to Sofia?
Taking the bus from Zagreb to Sofia costs on average US$40.
Is there an overnight bus from Zagreb to Sofia?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Zagreb until 9:30pm and reaching Sofia on the following day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05-30

US$52

05-31

US$49

Today

US$46

06-02

US$39

06-03

US$30

06-04

US$28

06-05

US$31

06-06

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The cheapest trip from Zagreb to Sofia was searched and found on Jun 4, 2025 with a price of US$28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zagreb to Sofia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$28 to US$58 for a bus ticket from Zagreb to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$28 which is on 2025-06-04.

Usually UIVK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

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Bus Tickets from Zagreb to Sofia

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Where are the popular stops in Zagreb and Sofia?

Frequently asked questions on the trip Zagreb - Sofia

How long is the trip from Zagreb to Sofia by bus?

What is the travel distance from Zagreb to Sofia?

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zagreb to Sofia?

What is the cheapest way to go from Zagreb to Sofia?

How much does the bus ticket cost from Zagreb to Sofia?

Is there an overnight bus from Zagreb to Sofia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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