Bus and Coach from Zagreb to Sofia: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zagreb to Sofia

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zagreb to Sofia from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£26

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

£47

Saturday

£26

Sunday

£26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	12h 30m	23:30	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	13:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£26	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 04/05/2026 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/05/2026 13:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Union Ivkoni	13h 0m	20:30	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	10:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£31	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 04/05/2026 20:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/05/2026 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	12h 15m	20:20	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	09:35	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 04/05/2026 20:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/05/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Union Ivkoni	12h 30m	04:30	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	18:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Basic	£37	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 04/05/2026 04:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 04/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	12h 15m	20:20	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	09:35	Sofia	Central Coach Station		Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 08/05/2026 20:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/05/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	12h 30m	01:00	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	14:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station		Basic	£26	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 09/05/2026 01:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/05/2026 14:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
	Union Ivkoni	12h 15m	09:45	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station		Basic	£26	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 09/05/2026 09:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	13h 0m	02:30	Zagreb	Central Bus Station	16:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station		Basic	£26	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 10/05/2026 02:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Zagreb to Sofia via Osijek, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  15h 25m
  
  0
  
  18:45
  
  Zagreb
  Central Bus Station
  
  23:20
  
  Osijek
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 11/05/2026 18:45:00 to Coach Station, Osijek (Croatia) arriving at 11/05/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  10h 5m
  
  0
  
  00:05
  
  Osijek
  Coach Station
  
  11:10
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Osijek (Croatia) at 12/05/2026 00:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/05/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Zagreb to Sofia is £24 on 30/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Zagreb and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Zagreb and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Zagreb to Sofia. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Zagreb and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 coaches from Zagreb to Sofia, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Zagreb and Sofia, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Zagreb to Sofia

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Zagreb to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zagreb to Sofia starting from £24!

Cheapest Bus	£24
Fastest Bus	13h 15m
Earliest Coach	04:30
Latest Coach	02:30
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	679.2 km
Coach Companies	Union Ivkoni and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Zagreb to Sofia

Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Zagreb for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£26

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£47

Saturday 09/05

£26

Sunday 10/05

£26

Monday 11/05

£26

Tuesday 12/05

£26

Wednesday 13/05

£25

Thursday 14/05

£25

Friday 15/05

£25

Saturday 16/05

£27

Sunday 17/05

£32

Monday 18/05

£26

Tuesday 19/05

£27

Wednesday 20/05

£27

Thursday 21/05

Friday 22/05

£29

Saturday 23/05

£26

Sunday 24/05

£26

Monday 25/05

£28

Tuesday 26/05

£26

Wednesday 27/05

£26

Thursday 28/05

£31

Friday 29/05

£30

Saturday 30/05

£24

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Zagreb to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zagreb to Sofia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £24, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Zagreb to Sofia. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £26.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zagreb to Sofia, with £24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Zagreb to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zagreb to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zagreb to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Zagreb to Sofia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zagreb and Sofia

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Zagreb and Sofia.

Central Bus Station

Avenija Marina Držića 4

Podsused

Aleja Bologne

Vrapče

Maksimir

Črnomerec

Central Coach Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zagreb to Sofia? Compare all modes of transports from Zagreb to Sofia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zagreb to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Zagreb to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Zagreb to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zagreb to Sofia bus

How much does a Zagreb - Sofia coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Zagreb - Sofia bus trip is available from £24 and takes 13h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zagreb to Sofia?

The connection Zagreb to Sofia is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £24 to £47. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Zagreb - Sofia route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Zagreb to Sofia is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sofia from Zagreb take?

The quickest coach from Zagreb to Sofia is provided by FlixBus and takes 13h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zagreb to Sofia?

The earliest bus to Sofia departs from Zagreb at 04:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Zagreb to Sofia?

The latest bus to Sofia departs from Zagreb at 02:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Zagreb - Sofia route?

Passengers looking to travel from Zagreb to Sofia can travel with Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Zagreb and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Union Ivkoni and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Sofia from Zagreb?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Zagreb Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zagreb Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zagreb to Sofia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Zagreb to Sofia?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zagreb to Sofia

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Zagreb and to Sofia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Zagreb and to Sofia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!