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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lyon to Sofia from various bus operators like FlixBus or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today
$157
tomorrow
$145
Wednesday
$134
Thursday
Friday
$154
Saturday
$128
Sunday
$148

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 28h 45m 4:45 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 10:30 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $157
  • Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Sofia via Verona, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      43h 50m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      11:50 PM
      Verona
      Porta Nuova Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $51
      • Waiting Time 10h 5m
    • FlixBus
      22h 40m
      0
      9:55 AM
      Verona
      Porta Nuova Bus Station
      9:35 AM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $89
    Travel time is 14h 5m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 33h 35m 11:00 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $145
FlixBus 32h 30m 12:05 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $157
  • Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Sofia via Vimodrone, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      32h 45m
      0
      6:45 AM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      1:30 PM
      Vimodrone
      Cascina Gobba M2
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • Union Ivkoni
      22h 30m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Vimodrone
      Cascina Gobba M2
      4:30 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      $110
    Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Union Ivkoni 28h 45m 6:45 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 12:30 PM Sofia Bratya Miladinovi  Economy $134

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 33h 35m 11:00 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $154
FlixBus 32h 30m 12:05 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $157
  • Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Sofia via Verona, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Union Ivkoni
      47h 35m
      0
      9:00 AM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Verona
      Porta Nuova Bus Station
      0
      Union Ivkoni
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 16h 25m
    • FlixBus
      22h 40m
      0
      9:55 AM
      Verona
      Porta Nuova Bus Station
      9:35 AM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $84
    Travel time is 14h 5m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 38h 40m 8:05 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 11:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $128
Union Ivkoni 28h 30m 9:00 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 2:30 PM Sofia Bratya Miladinovi  Economy $134
FlixBus 33h 35m 11:00 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $149
FlixBus 32h 30m 12:05 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $189

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 33h 35m 11:00 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $148
FlixBus 32h 30m 12:05 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $165
  • Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Sofia via Verona, you can save more than $42? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Itabus
      43h 10m
      0
      11:50 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Bus Stop
      11:20 AM
      Verona
      Viale Palladio Bus Stop
      0
      Itabus
      Premium Economy
      $34
      • Waiting Time 6h 0m
    • FlixBus
      25h 40m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Verona
      Porta Nuova Bus Station
      8:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $73
    Travel time is 9h 40m longer, but you will save $42

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lyon to Sofia is $107 on 9/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Lyon and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Lyon to Sofia. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Lyon and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Lyon to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Sofia, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lyon to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Union Ivkoni that travel 2 times every day by bus from Lyon to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Sofia starting from $107!

Cheapest Bus $107
Fastest Bus 29h 30m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 937.4 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to Sofia

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Lyon for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 09/06
Monday 09/07
$146
Tuesday 09/08
$158
Wednesday 09/09
$128
Thursday 09/10
$167
Friday 09/11
$154
Saturday 09/12
$134
Sunday 09/13
$148
Monday 09/14
$148
Tuesday 09/15
$151
Wednesday 09/16
$108
Thursday 09/17
$161
Friday 09/18
Saturday 09/19
$142
Sunday 09/20
$154
Monday 09/21
$148
Tuesday 09/22
Wednesday 09/23
$157
Thursday 09/24
Friday 09/25
$146
Saturday 09/26
$157
Sunday 09/27
$137
Monday 09/28
$107
Tuesday 09/29
$124
Wednesday 09/30
$148
Thursday 10/01
Friday 10/02
$141
Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lyon to Sofia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $107, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to Sofia. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $141.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Sofia, with $107. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $145.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lyon to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lyon to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Lyon to Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Lyon to Sofia

These are the most booked bus companies between Lyon to Sofia from our users.

Union Ivkoni from Lyon to Sofia

Union Ivkoni

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Lyon to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $134
Fastest Bus 29h 30m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Last Bus 9:00 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 8/13/2026

FlixBus from Lyon to Sofia

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Lyon to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $128
Fastest Bus 33h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 8/14/2026

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Lyon and Sofia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Lyon to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Lyon to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lyon to Sofia bus

How much does a Lyon Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $107 and takes 39h 40m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lyon to Sofia?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $107 and $189. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Lyon to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Lyon to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Lyon to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Lyon to Sofia is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 29h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $148. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Lyon starts at 4:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Lyon to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for Sofia starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Lyon Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Lyon to Sofia, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Union Ivkoni.

What can I take with me on the Lyon to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Lyon Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lyon Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lyon to Sofia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Lyon to Sofia?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Lyon and Sofia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Lyon to Sofia?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Lyon and Sofia change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lyon to Sofia

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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