There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Croatia by plane, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Zagreb • 4h 44m
Cheapest option
Bus via Belgrade • 12h 30m
4 alternative options
Fly to Split • 7h 5m
Bus • 12h 57m
Bus #2 • 14h 7m
Drive • 7h 42m
Sofia to Croatia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Croatia is to bus via Belgrade which costs $45 - $70 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Croatia is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $75 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at Zagreb - Motel Plitvice. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 14h 7m.
The distance between Sofia and Croatia is 702 km. The road distance is 781.1 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Croatia without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 12h 30m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Sofia to Croatia, including transfers.
Sofia to Croatia bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Croatia is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $75 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 12h 30m.
Sofia to Croatia bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Zagreb - Motel Plitvice station.
Croatia is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 7:13 PM in Sofia and 6:13 PM in Croatia.
- Distance: 701.9 km
- Duration: 4h 44m
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Croatia?
Ryanair, Austrian Airlines and Croatia Airlines fly from Sofia to Zagreb twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Zagreb via Belgrade in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Sofia to Zagreb via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Sofia to Split via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €460
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Sofia to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €280
Flights from Sofia to Split via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €360
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Sofia to Split via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €230
Flights from Sofia to Split via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Sofia to Split via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €260
- Phone
- +3590885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €40
- Schedules at
- citylines.eu
- Phone
- +359 2 8120810
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €40
- Website
- https://www.karat-s.com/
- Phone
- 043 277 100
- Website
- cazmatrans.hr
Bus from Belgrade to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o.
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Sofia to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02 981 1040
- travel@yubim.eu
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Sofia to Zagreb - Motel Plitvice
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €140
- Schedules at
- yubim.eu
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Croatia is 781 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Sofia to Croatia.
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