Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Lisbon (Oriente) | Sofia Central Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lisbon (Oriente) | Serdika | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Lisbon (Oriente) | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lisbon (Oriente) | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lisboa, Jardim Zoologico | Serdika | No tags |
Get from Lisbon to Sofia
The journey takes about 2 days, 20 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Lisbon and Sofia?
Stops in Lisbon
- A
Oriente
Estação do Oriente, Av. Dom João II, 1990, Portugal - BR. Prof. Lima Basto 133, 1500-423 Lisboa, Portugal
- D
Plaça Marquês de Pombal
Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1250-160 Lisboa, Portugal - E
Monsanto
IC15, 1400 Lisboa, Portugal - F
Largo das Olarias 60
Largo das Olarias 60, 1100-376 Lisboa, Portugal
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 by bus from Lisbon to Sofia
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Lisbon to Sofia?
The cheapest coach tickets from Lisbon to Sofia start from £120. The average price for this route is around £203. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Lisbon to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Lisbon to Sofia is 2d 20h, covering a distance of 1706 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 10h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Lisbon to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lisbon to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Lisbon to Sofia at 04:10. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lisbon to Sofia?
A bus journey from Lisbon to Sofia produces an estimated 69 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Lisbon 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Lisbon to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Sofia was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £144To 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 £144 to £215 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 £144, which is on 2025-12-06.
