The cheapest and fastest coaches from Zagreb to Sofia
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
12 h 15 m
Average duration
12 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
680 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zagreb to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Sofia will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $39.
Of the 1 buses that leave Zagreb for Sofia every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 680 km distance in an average of 12 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
FlixBusTravel Information
Compare coach and flight for Zagreb to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 680 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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$53 Average Price Cheapest | $212 Average Price |
12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zagreb to Sofia bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:20 pm Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h15 | 7:35 am София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zagreb to Sofia
Distance 680 km |
Average bus duration 12h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 0m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o. from Zagreb to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Zagreb to Sofia with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o. for as low as $25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o.
FAQs: Zagreb to Sofia coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Zagreb, Bus Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zagreb and Sofia
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 8 Tram: 2, 6
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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