How far is Zürich from Sofia?

The distance between the two cities is 788 miles (1271 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Sofia?

Most of the buses traveling from Zürich to Sofia leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Serdika. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Food Tour, Statue of Slaveikovs, Mount Vitosha, Monument to the Soviet Army and Ethnographic Museum.

Bus Zürich to Sofia from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Zürich to Sofia on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 7h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 14h	7:00am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 15h	10:45am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1d 5h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	1d 15h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Get from Zürich to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

788 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Sofia?

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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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

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

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

BG bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Sofia by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$74

11/23

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11/25

$63

11/26

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11/27

$69

11/28

$79

11/29

$81

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $63

To 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 $63 to $130 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 $63 which is on 2025-11-25.