Next bus departures

Next departures from Lyon to Sofia on 15 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	21:30	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 11h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	08:05	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 14h	23:45	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:30	Lyon	1d 22h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Sofia on 16 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Sofia on 17 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Aéroport LYS	1d 23h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	23:00	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:30	Lyon	1d 22h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Sofia on 18 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:05	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 14h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	23:00	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Sofia on 19 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Aéroport LYS	1d 23h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	23:00	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:30	Lyon	1d 22h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Sofia on 20 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:05	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 14h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	23:00	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Sofia on 21 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Aéroport LYS	1d 23h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 8h	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Aéroport LYS	1d 13h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	23:00	Gare routière de Gerland	1d 9h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:08 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 MAD 836, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 11hAverage duration

932 milesDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and 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
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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

3.5/513,013 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52,012 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 by bus from Lyon to Sofia

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

How much is the bus ticket from Lyon to Sofia?
The cheapest coach tickets from Lyon to Sofia start from MAD 836. The average price for this route is around MAD 1,572. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Lyon to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Lyon to Sofia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 932 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lyon to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Lyon to Sofia at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lyon to Sofia?
A bus journey from Lyon to Sofia produces an estimated 37.543425000000006 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 12969 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Lyon to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

13/07

MAD 2,431

14/07

MAD 1,766

Today

MAD 1,909

16/07

MAD 2,284

17/07

MAD 1,632

18/07

MAD 1,678

19/07

MAD 1,436

20/07

MAD 1,378

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Sofia was searched and found on 20 Jul 2026 with a price of MAD 1,378

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 MAD 1,378 to MAD 3,136 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 MAD 1,378, which is on 2026-07-20.