What's the distance between Lisbon and Sofia by coach?

The distance between Lisbon and Sofia by coach is approximately 1710 miles (2758 km).

How can I travel from Lisbon to Sofia avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Lisbon to Sofia from £122 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lisbon to Sofia on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:55	Aeroporto Lisboa	2d 23h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	11:40	Lisbon Sete Rios (Jardim Zoológico) (IC)	2d 19h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	11:15	Lisbon (Oriente)	2d 20h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:15	Lisbon (Oriente)	2d 20h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	22:50	Lisbon (Oriente)	2d 22h	23:45	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Lisbon to Sofia on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40	Lisbon Sete Rios (Jardim Zoológico) (IC)	2d 19h	09:35	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:15	Lisbon (Oriente)	2d 20h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:15	Lisbon (Oriente)	2d 20h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Lisbon to Sofia on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:55	Aeroporto Lisboa	2d 23h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	11:40	Lisbon Sete Rios (Jardim Zoológico) (IC)	2d 19h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Aeroporto Lisboa	3d 2h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:15	Lisbon (Oriente)	2d 20h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:15	Lisbon (Oriente)	2d 20h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 15:41 WET.

Get from Lisbon to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 22 hours, and with fares starting at just £118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2d 22hAverage duration

1705 milesDistance

69kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,374 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Lisbon and Sofia?

Stops in Lisbon

A - Oriente

B - Lisbon Sete Rios

C - Lisbon Airport

D - Plaça Marquês de Pombal

E - Monsanto

F - Largo das Olarias 60

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lisbon to Sofia

What's the distance between Lisbon and Sofia by coach?
The distance between Lisbon and Sofia by coach is approximately 1710 miles (2758 km).
How can I travel from Lisbon to Sofia avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

17/11

No data

18/11

£154

Today

£122

20/11

£155

21/11

£201

22/11

£168

23/11

No data

24/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Lisbon to Sofia was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £122

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lisbon to Sofia as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £122 to £241 for a bus ticket from Lisbon to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £155, which is on 2025-11-20.