The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ljubljana to Sofia
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
23 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
793 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ljubljana to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Sofia will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Ljubljana to Sofia you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach and flight for Ljubljana to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 793 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£53 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price |
15h 30m Average total duration 15h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ljubljana to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Sofia coaches for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:25 Ljubljana | 15h10 | 06:35 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Ljubljana | 14h30 | 07:30 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 01:00 Ljubljana | 14h00 | 15:00 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ljubljana to Sofia
Buses from Ljubljana to Sofia run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 793 km distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 793 km |
Average bus duration 15h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Ljubljana to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Ljubljana to Sofia with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ljubljana to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Sofia by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ljubljana and Sofia
- 05:00-22:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Fast Food (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 9, 27 Train: Ljubljana Railway Station
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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