Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Sofia on July 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00pm	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Aéroport LYS	1d 23h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Lyon	1d 22h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Sofia on July 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	7:00pm	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 14h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Sofia on July 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Aéroport LYS	1d 23h	11:45pm	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	7:00pm	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Sofia on July 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon	1d 22h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	7:00pm	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 14h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 11h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Sofia on July 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	7:00pm	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Sofia on July 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Aéroport LYS	1d 23h	11:45pm	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	7:00pm	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Lyon	1d 22h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Sofia on July 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 14h	11:45pm	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	7:00pm	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:10 PM CEST.

Get from Lyon to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 104,681, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1502 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Sofia?

Stops in Lyon

A
Lyon Airport
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B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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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
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
Visit page
D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,994 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52,011 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.8

BG bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia, Sindbad, MarinoBus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Sofia by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Lyon to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lyon to Sofia start from CLP 104,681. The average price for this route is around CLP 156,073. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Lyon to Sofia?
The average bus travel time from Lyon to Sofia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1502 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Lyon to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lyon to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Lyon to Sofia at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lyon to Sofia?
A bus trip from Lyon to Sofia generates an estimated 37.535675 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Lyon 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 12947 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lyon to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lyon to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lyon 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.

Best price found

07-10

CLP 199,363

07-11

CLP 169,445

Today

CLP 180,769

07-13

CLP 188,531

07-14

CLP 192,966

07-15

CLP 170,771

07-16

CLP 214,042

07-17

CLP 164,687

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Sofia was searched and found on Jul 17, 2026 with a price of CLP 164,687

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

You can expect to pay from CLP 164,687 to CLP 304,346 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 164,687 which is on 2026-07-17.