How far is Zürich from Sofia?

Zürich and Sofia are 1271 km (788 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich will take you to Serdika in Sofia.

Bus Zürich to Sofia from $91 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Sofia on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 7h	11:45pm	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 5h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	6:35pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 14h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d 15h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d 13h	11:10am	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 7:18 PM CET.

Get from Zürich to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

1271 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Sofia?

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Sofia by bus

How far is Zürich from Sofia?
Zürich and Sofia are 1271 km (788 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zürich to Sofia?
Buses departing from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich will take you to Serdika in Sofia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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11-22

$106

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11-25

$91

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The cheapest trip from Zürich to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $91

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

You can expect to pay from $91 to $119 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-11-25.