Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Airport (ZLC) | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Airport (ZLC) | Serdika | No tags |
Get from Zürich to Sofia
The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Sofia?
Stops in Zürich
- BLimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - Ebulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Sofia by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Zürich to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Zürich to Sofia start from $111. The average price for this route is around $147. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Zürich to Sofia?
The average bus travel time from Zürich to Sofia is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1270 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 30m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Zürich to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Zürich to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Zürich to Sofia at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zürich to Sofia?
A bus trip from Zürich to Sofia generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Zürich to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Zürich to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Zürich to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Zürich to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $91To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Sofia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $91 to $187 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-11-28.
