How to travel from Ljubljana to Sofia

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Compare bus and flight for Ljubljana to Sofia

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €80.

Distance: 492 miles (793 km)

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Bus
Flight

€63

Average price

Cheapest

€140

Average price

15h 20m

Average total duration

14h 50m

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30m

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5h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 57m

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3h 0m

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0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.4 - 4.8kg

CO2 emissions

Ourbus

Most popular bus company

Air Serbia

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Ljubljana to Sofia

How to get from Ljubljana to Sofia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Ljubljana to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
05:25PM15h10
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
09:35AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:25PM15h10
Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
09:35AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Turkish AirlinesTK1062 · TK1031
09:20AM4h50
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
03:10PMSofia Airport
$5391One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Air SerbiaJU621 · JU112
09:00AM5h30
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
03:30PMSofia Airport
$3711One-way
1 transfer
Air SerbiaJU625 · JU112
08:45PM17h45
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
03:30PMSofia Airport
$3711One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiLH5673+LufthansaLH1702
08:10PM16h05
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
01:15PMSofia Airport
$4361One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana to Sofia

Travel to Sofia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ljubljana to Sofia.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ljubljana and Sofia including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Sofia is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Sofia:

A bus is $60 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Sofia costing on average $101 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Sofia is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Sofia take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 10m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Sofia is approximately 492 miles (793 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Sofia is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana and Sofia as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ljubljana to Sofia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Sofia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Serbia to go to Sofia by flight.
  • Travel with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Sofia by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ljubljana to Sofia:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Sofia often also extend their vacation to go to Istanbul, Plovdiv, Belgrade, Thessaloniki, Bucharest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sofia and these popular destinations at a great price.
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