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

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$189

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$197

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	64h 15m	3:20 PM	Lisbon	Oriente Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$189	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Oriente Station, Lisbon (Portugal) at 7/26/2026 3:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m
FlixBus	67h 55m	11:40 AM	Lisbon	Jardim Zoológico	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$199	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Jardim Zoológico, Lisbon (Portugal) at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 55m
FlixBus	71h 20m	10:25 PM	Lisbon	Oriente Station	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$204	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Oriente Station, Lisbon (Portugal) at 7/26/2026 10:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 20m
FlixBus	68h 20m	11:15 AM	Lisbon	Oriente Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$205	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Oriente Station, Lisbon (Portugal) at 7/26/2026 11:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 20m
FlixBus	67h 20m	12:15 PM	Lisbon	Oriente Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$241	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Oriente Station, Lisbon (Portugal) at 7/26/2026 12:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $241 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	64h 15m	3:20 PM	Lisbon	Oriente Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$197	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Oriente Station, Lisbon (Portugal) at 7/28/2026 3:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m
FlixBus	71h 20m	10:25 PM	Lisbon	Oriente Station	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$202	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Oriente Station, Lisbon (Portugal) at 7/28/2026 10:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 20m
FlixBus	67h 55m	11:40 AM	Lisbon	Jardim Zoológico	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Jardim Zoológico, Lisbon (Portugal) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 55m
FlixBus	68h 20m	11:15 AM	Lisbon	Oriente Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$213	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Oriente Station, Lisbon (Portugal) at 7/28/2026 11:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 20m
FlixBus	67h 20m	12:15 PM	Lisbon	Oriente Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$243	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Oriente Station, Lisbon (Portugal) at 7/28/2026 12:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $243 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lisbon to Sofia is $183 on 8/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lisbon and Sofia

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Lisbon to Sofia. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Lisbon and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Lisbon to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Lisbon and Sofia, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lisbon to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Lisbon to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lisbon to Sofia starting from $183!

Cheapest Bus	$183
Fastest Bus	66h 15m
Earliest Bus	11:15 AM
Latest Bus	10:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,711.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Lisbon to Sofia

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Lisbon for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

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Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$189

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$197

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$243

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$241

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$198

Friday 08/07

$183

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Lisbon to Sofia

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

With a price starting from $189, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lisbon to Sofia. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $197.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lisbon to Sofia, with $189. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $202.

How to save money travelling from Lisbon to Sofia

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 Lisbon to Sofia 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 Lisbon to Sofia, 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 Lisbon to Sofia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lisbon and Sofia

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

Jardim Zoológico

Sete Rios Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado

Oriente Station

Sete Rios Bus Stop

Rua de Campolide

Lisboa Oriente Bus Stop

Lisboa Oriente Lisboa Oriente

Marquês de Pombal Bus Stop

R. Joaquim António de Aguiar 1

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lisbon to Sofia

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

FAQs about the Lisbon to Sofia bus

How much does a Lisbon Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $183 and takes 66h 15m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $183 and $243. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

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

Every day, the Lisbon to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Lisbon to Sofia is offered by FlixBus and takes 66h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $189. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lisbon to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Lisbon starts at 11:15 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 Lisbon to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Lisbon for Sofia starts at 10:25 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 Lisbon Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Lisbon to Sofia, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Lisbon and Sofia 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.

What can I take with me on the Lisbon to Sofia 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 Lisbon Sofia 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 Lisbon Sofia 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 Lisbon to Sofia on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Lisbon and to Sofia

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