There are 5 ways to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia by plane, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZAG - SOF
4h 33m$55–200Bus via Savišće
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Sofiabus N981
14h 9m$72–125Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zagreb-ZAG to Sofia782.7 km
7h 17mDrive 782.7 km
- Drive from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofiacar 782.7 km
7h 17m$128–185Bus
- Take the bus from Zagreb - Motel Plitvice to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
15h 30m$132–175
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia is to bus via Savišće which costs $70 - $130 and takes 14h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $55 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Stari terminal and arriving at Sofia via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
The distance between Zagreb Airport (ZAG) and Sofia is 687 km. The road distance is 782.7 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia without a car is to bus via Savišće which takes 14h 9m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia, including transfers.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.
The best way to get from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $55 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Savišće, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 14h 9m.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.
Sofia is 1h ahead of Zagreb Airport (ZAG). It is currently 8:00 PM in Zagreb Airport (ZAG) and 9:00 PM in Sofia.
What companies run services between Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Croatia and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zagreb to Sofia twice daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 12h 15m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Sofia Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Sofia Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–330
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Sofia Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zagreb to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 02 981 10 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Zagreb - Motel Plitvice to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- yubim.eu
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia is 783 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia.
There are 2314+ hotels available in Sofia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zagreb Airport (ZAG) and Sofia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.