What is the best way to travel from Zagreb to Sofia?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Sofia from Zagreb. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Sofia from Zagreb?
You can reach Sofia with just £22 by taking a Bus from Union Ivkoni, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus12h 15m020:20ZagrebCentral Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 05/12/2025 20:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Union Ivkoni12h 0m005:00ZagrebCentral Bus Station18:00SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 06/12/2025 05:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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Union Ivkoni12h 0m005:00ZagrebTrain Station18:00Sofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Train Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 06/12/2025 05:00:00 to pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m004:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station18:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 06/12/2025 04:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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M&M Travel12h 0m023:00ZagrebTrain Station12:00Sofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from M&M Travel goes from Train Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 06/12/2025 23:00:00 to pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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M&M Travel12h 0m023:00ZagrebCentral Bus Station12:00SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from M&M Travel goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 06/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Union Ivkoni13h 0m002:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station16:30SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 07/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Union Ivkoni12h 0m003:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station16:30SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 07/12/2025 03:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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Union Ivkoni13h 0m002:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station16:30SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 07/12/2025 02:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Union Ivkoni46h 0m020:00ZagrebCentral Bus Station19:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 07/12/2025 20:00:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 0m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m008:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station22:00SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m008:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station22:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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FlixBus12h 15m020:20ZagrebCentral Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 08/12/2025 20:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m008:30ZagrebTrain Station22:00Sofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Train Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m005:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station19:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 09/12/2025 05:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m005:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station19:00SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 09/12/2025 05:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Union Ivkoni13h 0m002:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station16:30SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 09/12/2025 02:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Union Ivkoni13h 0m002:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station16:30SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 09/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus12h 15m020:20ZagrebCentral Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 10/12/2025 20:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m008:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station22:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 10/12/2025 08:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Zagreb to Sofia?
You can get to Sofia from Zagreb in just 12h 0m with a Bus from Union Ivkoni. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus12h 15m020:20ZagrebCentral Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 05/12/2025 20:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Union Ivkoni12h 0m005:00ZagrebCentral Bus Station18:00SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 06/12/2025 05:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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Union Ivkoni12h 0m005:00ZagrebTrain Station18:00Sofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Train Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 06/12/2025 05:00:00 to pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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M&M Travel12h 0m023:00ZagrebTrain Station12:00Sofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from M&M Travel goes from Train Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 06/12/2025 23:00:00 to pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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M&M Travel12h 0m023:00ZagrebCentral Bus Station12:00SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from M&M Travel goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 06/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m004:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station18:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 06/12/2025 04:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Union Ivkoni12h 0m003:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station16:30SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 07/12/2025 03:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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Union Ivkoni13h 0m002:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station16:30SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 07/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Union Ivkoni13h 0m002:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station16:30SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 07/12/2025 02:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Union Ivkoni46h 0m020:00ZagrebCentral Bus Station19:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 07/12/2025 20:00:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 0m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus12h 15m020:20ZagrebCentral Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 08/12/2025 20:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m008:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station22:00SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m008:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station22:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m008:30ZagrebTrain Station22:00Sofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Train Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 08/12/2025 08:30:00 to pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Monday
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m005:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station19:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 09/12/2025 05:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m005:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station19:00SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 09/12/2025 05:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Union Ivkoni13h 0m002:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station16:30SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 09/12/2025 02:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Union Ivkoni13h 0m002:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station16:30SofiaCentral Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 09/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus12h 15m020:20ZagrebCentral Bus Station09:35SofiaCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 10/12/2025 20:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Union Ivkoni12h 30m008:30ZagrebCentral Bus Station22:00SofiaBratya Miladinovi0BasicA Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 10/12/2025 08:30:00 to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Zagreb to Sofia
What are the most popular stations in Zagreb and Sofia?
In Zagreb, you will usually depart from Train Station, Central Bus Station or Zapadni Kolodvor, while in Sofia you will be arriving at Bratya Miladinovi, Central Coach Station or Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Sofia from Zagreb? With 3 connections between 3 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zagreb and Sofia, you can pay as low as £22 with a Bus from Union Ivkoni.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Union Ivkoni: you will get to Sofia in just 12h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zagreb and Sofia are Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and M&M Travel, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Zagreb and Sofia is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Buzin or to Boyana, and look at flights from Zagreb Airport, and landing at Sofia Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Zagreb to Sofia?
The most popular companies between Zagreb and Sofia, are Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and M&M Travel. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and M&M Travel
All you need to know when you travel from Zagreb to Sofia
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zagreb to Sofia. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Zagreb to Sofia
How can I reach Sofia from Zagreb?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Sofia from Zagreb.
How far is Sofia from Zagreb?
The distance between Zagreb and Sofia is 679.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zagreb and Sofia?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 18 kgs of CO2, a train 24 kgs, a car 115 kgs, and a flight 167 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zagreb to Sofia?
You can get to Sofia with just £22 by taking a Bus from Union Ivkoni.
What is the fastest way to get from Zagreb to Sofia?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Sofia in just 12h 0m with a Bus from Union Ivkoni.
More routes to Zagreb and to Sofia
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zagreb and to Sofia. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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