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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 an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 422 miles (680 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Zagreb:
A bus is $135 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Zagreb costing on average $182 (€149).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $199 (€163) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152 (€125). The journey takes 12h 40m versus 7h 55m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Sofia to Zagreb
How to get from Sofia to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:50 PM12h40София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)10:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:50 PM12h40София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)10:30 AMZagreb, Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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OS70518:00 AM3h40Sofia Airport10:40 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$5571One-way1 transfer
Other options
TK1030 · TK10579:10 PM16h55Sofia Airport1:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2251One-way1 transfer- TK1032 · TK10573:50 PM22h15Sofia Airport1:05 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
JU117 · JU6005:00 AM5h10Sofia Airport9:10 AMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport$2271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Zagreb:
A bus is $135 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Zagreb costing on average $182 (€149).
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
- Around 22 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Air Serbia, Buzz, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to Zagreb by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Buzz.
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