Bus Sofia to Ljubljana: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Ljubljana

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

today

$74

tomorrow

$43

Saturday

$61

Sunday

$72

Monday

$71

Tuesday

$43

Wednesday

$47

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	15h 0m	9:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station		Economy	$74	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 8/27/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
	FlixBus	15h 30m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station		Economy	$217	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/27/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 8/28/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	15h 30m	8:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station		Economy	$43	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 8/28/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
	FlixBus	15h 30m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station		Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/28/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 8/29/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	15h 30m	8:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 8/29/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Union Ivkoni	15h 0m	9:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 8/29/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	15h 30m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/29/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 8/30/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Union Ivkoni	15h 59m	9:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:59 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 8/29/2026 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 59m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 15m	11:20 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:35 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station		Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/30/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 8/31/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
	FlixBus	15h 30m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station		Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/30/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 8/31/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 30m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/31/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/1/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	18h 30m	11:20 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:50 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/31/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/1/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
FlixBus	25h 0m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:45 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 8/31/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/1/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	15h 30m	8:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/1/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/1/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Union Ivkoni	15h 0m	9:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/1/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/1/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	15h 30m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/1/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/2/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	18h 30m	11:20 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:50 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/1/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/2/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	15h 30m	8:30 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	11:00 PM	Ljubljana	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/2/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/2/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:20 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	4:35 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/2/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/3/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
FlixBus	25h 0m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:45 AM	Ljubljana	Central Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/2/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/3/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
FlixBus	15h 30m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Ljubljana	Central Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 9/2/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 9/3/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sofia to Ljubljana is $43 on 8/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Ljubljana

See here how frequent the connections between Sofia and Ljubljana are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Sofia to Ljubljana. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Sofia and Ljubljana.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from Sofia to Ljubljana, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Ljubljana, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Ljubljana

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Union Ivkoni that travel 4 times every day by bus from Sofia to Ljubljana in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Ljubljana starting from $43!

Cheapest Bus	$43
Fastest Bus	14h 0m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	493.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Ljubljana

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sofia for Ljubljana: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

$217

Friday 08/28

$142

Saturday 08/29

$61

Sunday 08/30

$72

Monday 08/31

$71

Tuesday 09/01

$59

Wednesday 09/02

$57

Thursday 09/03

$52

Friday 09/04

$60

Saturday 09/05

$169

Sunday 09/06

$48

Monday 09/07

$57

Tuesday 09/08

$47

Wednesday 09/09

$114

Thursday 09/10

$51

Friday 09/11

$43

Saturday 09/12

$197

Sunday 09/13

$126

Monday 09/14

$131

Tuesday 09/15

$89

Wednesday 09/16

$110

Thursday 09/17

$114

Friday 09/18

$113

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Ljubljana

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sofia to Ljubljana, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $43, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Ljubljana. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $61.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Ljubljana, with $43. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $59.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Ljubljana

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 Sofia to Ljubljana 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 Sofia to Ljubljana, 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 Sofia to Ljubljana are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sofia to Ljubljana

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

FlixBus from Sofia to Ljubljana

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

Cheapest Price	$57
Fastest Bus	14h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:50 PM
Last Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	8/25/2026

Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Ljubljana

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

Cheapest Price	$43
Fastest Bus	14h 0m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Last Bus	8:30 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	8/25/2026

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Ljubljana

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

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Central Bus Station

Trg Osvobodilne fronte 5a

Dolgi most P+R

Tržaška cesta 173

Litostroj Železniška Postaja

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Ljubljana

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Ljubljana bus

How much does a Sofia Ljubljana bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $43 and takes 14h 30m to reach Ljubljana. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $43 and $273. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ljubljana.

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

Every day, the Sofia to Ljubljana bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sofia to Ljubljana is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 14h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $74. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Ljubljana?

The earliest bus arriving in Ljubljana from Sofia starts at 9:00 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 Sofia to Ljubljana?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Ljubljana starts at 10:50 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 Sofia Ljubljana route?

When traveling by bus from Sofia to Ljubljana, 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 Sofia and Ljubljana?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Ljubljana 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 Sofia to Ljubljana 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 Sofia Ljubljana 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 Sofia Ljubljana 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 Sofia to Ljubljana on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sofia and to Ljubljana

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Sofia and to Ljubljana. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!