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

The bus ticket price from Zagreb to Sofia starts at R 583. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Zagreb to Sofia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Zagreb to Sofia?

The average travel time between Zagreb and Sofia is around 12h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h. This is the time it takes to travel the 681 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Zagreb and Sofia?

The number of buses from Zagreb to Sofia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Zagreb to Sofia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Zagreb to Sofia?

When taking the bus from Zagreb to Sofia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zagreb to Sofia?

Buses travelling between Zagreb and Sofia leave from Autobusni kolodvor or Glavni kolodor and arrive at Serdika, Sofia Airport, Central Bus Station.

Bus Zagreb to Sofia from R 505 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Zagreb to Sofia on 9 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		20:20	Autobusni kolodvor	12h 15m	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
		03:00	Autobusni kolodvor	12h	16:00	Serdika	Fastest

Next departures from Zagreb to Sofia on 10 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		06:00	Autobusni kolodvor	12h	19:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Zagreb to Sofia on 11 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		03:00	Autobusni kolodvor	12h	16:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Zagreb to Sofia on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		20:20	Autobusni kolodvor	12h 15m	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
		21:30	Autobusni kolodvor	12h	10:30	Serdika	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 5:00 PM CET.

Get from Zagreb to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 583, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 15mAverage duration

678 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 238 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 939 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 1939 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 Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at R 583

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.

29 June 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.

10 November 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.

12 August 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Zagreb and Sofia?

Stops in Zagreb

A - Autobusni kolodvor

B - Glavni kolodor

C - Zagreb

D - Zagreb Airport

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 about travelling from Zagreb to Sofia by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Zagreb to Sofia cost?
The bus ticket price from Zagreb to Sofia starts at R 583. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Zagreb to Sofia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Zagreb to Sofia?
The average travel time between Zagreb and Sofia is around 12h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h. This is the time it takes to travel the 681 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Zagreb and Sofia?
The number of buses from Zagreb to Sofia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Zagreb to Sofia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Zagreb to Sofia?
When taking the bus from Zagreb to Sofia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zagreb to Sofia?
Buses travelling between Zagreb and Sofia leave from Autobusni kolodvor or Glavni kolodor and arrive at Serdika, Sofia Airport, Central Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/11

R 754

08/11

R 755

Today

R 775

10/11

R 903

11/11

R 651

12/11

R 649

13/11

R 529

14/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Zagreb to Sofia was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 529

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 R 529 to R 1 027 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 R 529, which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually Union Ivkoni 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.

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