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

The distance between Ljubljana and Sofia by coach is approximately 493 miles (795 km).

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

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Ljubljana to Sofia from £25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Ljubljana to Sofia on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	04:00	Avtobusna Postaja	14h	19:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:31 CET.

Get from Ljubljana to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

15h 10mAverage duration

492 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Ljubljana and Sofia?

Stops in Ljubljana

A
Avtobusna Postaja
Avtobusna Postaja, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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B
Ljubljana
6 Pražakova ulica, 1000 Center, Slovenia

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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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
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at £28

Union Ivkoni Ljubljana Sofia recent customer reviews

The staff were nice and helpful. The trip was comfortable and we arrived on time.

Iva I.

17 December 2023

First 6 hours delayed, then 6 and a half but then the bus leaves at some time 6 hours 15 minutes after scheduled departure so that we missed. Nobody picked up at customer service and when finally someone picked up, he was not at all informed and finally hung up. I will arrive in Sofia with a delay of 2 days. This is unacceptable, really the worst bus experience and service I have ever experienced.

Jon-matteo B.

14 August 2022

Really late bus and no information anywhere

Nathan B.

18 September 2021

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Ljubljana to Sofia

What's the distance between Ljubljana and Sofia by coach?
The distance between Ljubljana and Sofia by coach is approximately 493 miles (795 km).
How can I travel from Ljubljana to Sofia avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. 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

25/11

£31

26/11

£36

Today

No data

28/11

£25

29/11

No data

30/11

£25

01/12

£54

02/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Ljubljana to Sofia was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £25

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

You can expect to pay from £25 to £98 for a bus ticket from Ljubljana to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.