Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Serdika | Gare routière de Gerland | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Serdika | Aéroport LYS | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 15:28 EEST.
Get from Sofia to Lyon
The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just PLN 408, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Lyon?
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Cbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Dbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sofia to Lyon
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Lyon?
The cheapest coach tickets from Sofia to Lyon start from PLN 408. The average price for this route is around PLN 599. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Lyon?
The average bus journey time from Sofia to Lyon is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1503 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Lyon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Lyon at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Lyon?
A bus journey from Sofia to Lyon produces an estimated 37.555775000000004 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Sofia to Lyon?
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 12599 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Lyon?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sofia to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Lyon?
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.
The cheapest trip from Sofia to Lyon was searched and found on 14 May 2026 with a price of PLN 403To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Lyon as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PLN 403 to PLN 795 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PLN 403, which is on 2026-05-14.
