How far is Ljubljana from Sofia?

About 493 miles (795 km) separate Ljubljana and Sofia.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Ljubljana to Sofia leave from Avtobusna Postaja and arrive at Serdika. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mount Vitosha, Vitosha Boulevard, Monument to the Soviet Army, Museum of Socialist Art and Aleksandar Nevski Memorial Church.

Bus Ljubljana to Sofia from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ljubljana to Sofia on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Avtobusna Postaja	1d 10h	10:30am	Serdika	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 1:44 PM CET.

Get from Ljubljana to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

15h 10mAverage Duration

492 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Ljubljana and Sofia?

Stops in Ljubljana

A
Avtobusna Postaja
Avtobusna Postaja, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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B
Ljubljana
6 Pražakova ulica, 1000 Center, Slovenia

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
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
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $36

Union Ivkoni Ljubljana Sofia recent customer reviews

The staff were nice and helpful. The trip was comfortable and we arrived on time.

Iva I.

December 17, 2023

First 6 hours delayed, then 6 and a half but then the bus leaves at some time 6 hours 15 minutes after scheduled departure so that we missed. Nobody picked up at customer service and when finally someone picked up, he was not at all informed and finally hung up. I will arrive in Sofia with a delay of 2 days. This is unacceptable, really the worst bus experience and service I have ever experienced.

Jon-matteo B.

August 14, 2022

Really late bus and no information anywhere

Nathan B.

September 18, 2021

BG bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Sofia by bus

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$47

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The cheapest trip from Ljubljana to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $126 for a bus ticket from Ljubljana to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-28.