How to travel from Zagreb to Sofia

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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Sofia

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. 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 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 €28, and a flight costs an average of €20.

Distance: 422 miles (680 km)

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Bus
Flight

€43

Average price

Cheapest

€173

Average price

12h 38m

Average total duration

12h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 25m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.0 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

Ourbus

Most popular bus company

Ryanair

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 Zagreb to Sofia

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:20PM12h15
Zagreb, Bus Station
09:35AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:20PM12h15
Zagreb, Bus Station
09:35AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
$1191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air SerbiaJU601 · JU112
11:20AM3h10
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
03:30PMSofia Airport
$4651One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Air SerbiaJU605 · JU112
06:40PM19h50
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
03:30PMSofia Airport
$1861One-way
1 transfer
Bulgaria AirFB1872 · FB1802
06:40PM19h50
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
03:30PMSofia Airport
$3331One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS604 · OS779
02:50PM8h05
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
11:55PMSofia Airport
$3861One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb 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 Zagreb to Sofia.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Sofia including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Sofia is a flight with an average price of $26 (€20).

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

A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Sofia costing on average $36 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Sofia is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Sofia take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 0m.

The distance from Zagreb to Sofia is approximately 422 miles (680 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Sofia is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb 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 Zagreb to Sofia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Sofia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o. to go to Sofia by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air Serbia, Buzz, Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Sofia by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Sofia with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb 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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