4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Sofia
Cheapest price
£130
Average price
£156
Fastest journey
1 d 9 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 12 h 13 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1507 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Sofia will cost around £156 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £130.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lyon for Sofia every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1507 km distance in an average of 1 d 12 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 9 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 15 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Lyon to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £77, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 1507 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£132 Average Price Cheapest | £194 Average Price |
31h 58m Average total duration 31h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.5 - 9.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Sofia coaches for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:00 Lyon | 35h35 | 06:35 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:00 Lyon | 33h35 | 06:35 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 14 November | |||||
| 01:30 Lyon | 39h30 | 17:00 Sofia | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Sofia
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Buses from Lyon to Sofia run on average 2 times per day, taking around 31h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 1507 km distance in 33h 35m.
Distance 1507 km |
Average bus duration 31h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 33h 35m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Lyon to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Sofia with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Union Ivkoni - Unibus
FAQs: Lyon to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon 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.
When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. When arriving in Sofia, you can end your trip in coach stations like Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2, Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2, located 7.8 miles (12.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Sofia
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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