- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum housing major works including the Mona Lisa and vast collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed entry is strongly advised.
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
1 d 11 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 14 h 55 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
1758 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Paris will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
Of the 6 buses that leave Sofia for Paris on Thu, Jul 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 1758 km distance in an average of 1 d 14 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 11 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 1 d 16 h 45 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $38, and a bus costs an average of $121.
Distance: 1092 miles (1758 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$189 Average price | $157 Average price Cheapest | $601 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
36h 17m Average total duration 35h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.3 - 10.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Paris:
A flight is $32 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Paris costing on average $189 (€156).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 47m.
Tickets start at around $189 (€156) compared to roughly $601 (€495) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $412 (€339). The journey takes 35h 47m versus 22h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 40h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 35h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 40h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 39h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $134 |
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Paris buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 42h35 | 4:25 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 39h00 | 12:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
![]() | 8:30 AM Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) | 35h30 | 7:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 39h20 | 1:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 40h00 | 2:20 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Sofia to Paris run on average 3 times per day, taking around 35h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $121 (€100) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1092 miles (1758 km) distance in 34h 30m.
Distance 1092 miles (1758 km) |
Average bus duration 35h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€100) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 34h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
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