How to travel from Sofia to Zagreb

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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Zagreb

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 422 miles (680 km)

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Driving

$53

Average price

Cheapest

$218

Average price

$198

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

13h 12m

Average total duration

12h 42m

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30m

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5h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

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3h 0m

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7h 55m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.0 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Ryanair

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

The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

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

A bus is $165 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Zagreb costing on average $218 (€179).

The fastest way to travel from Sofia to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sofia and Zagreb including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Sofia to Zagreb among Omio's users.

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from Sofia to Zagreb

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 PM12h40
    София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
    10:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 PM12h40
    София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
    10:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS780+Croatia AirlinesOS7051
    8:00 AM3h40
    Sofia Airport
    10:40 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $3391One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Air SerbiaJU113 · JU600
    4:00 PM18h10
    Sofia Airport
    9:10 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1030 · TK1053
    9:10 PM12h30
    Sofia Airport
    8:40 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $2251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1032 · TK1053
    3:50 PM17h50
    Sofia Airport
    8:40 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    $2251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Zagreb

Travel to Zagreb 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 Sofia to Zagreb.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sofia and Zagreb including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Zagreb is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

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

A bus is $165 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Zagreb costing on average $218 (€179).

The fastest way to travel from Sofia to Zagreb is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 42m.

The distance from Sofia to Zagreb is approximately 422 miles (680 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Zagreb is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Zagreb 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 Sofia to Zagreb:
  • Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sofia to Zagreb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Infobus to go to Zagreb by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air Serbia, Buzz, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Zagreb with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Sofia to Zagreb often also extend their vacation to go to Split, Ljubljana, Budapest, Rijeka, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zagreb and these popular destinations at a great price.
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