The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Sofia
Cheapest price
€93
Average price
€99
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 38 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Sofia will cost around €99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €93.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Sofia without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and flight for Milan to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, and a flight costs an average of €15.
Distance: 1168 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
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€105 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price |
24h 48m Average total duration 24h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Milan to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Sofia buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 26h05 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 32h25 | 9:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 42h45 | 9:10 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 33h25 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 33h25 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Sofia
Buses from Milan to Sofia run on average 6 times per day, taking around 24h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €59 but you can travel from only €15 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 1168 km distance in 23h 30m.
Distance 1168 km |
Average bus duration 24h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €59 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 23h 30m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Milan to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Milan to Sofia with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Sofia by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Milan, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Milano, Milan Linate Airport, Milan, Stazione Garibaldi and Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R. When arriving in Sofia, you can end your route in coach stations like Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2, Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Milano, Milan Linate Airport, which is located around 5.5 miles (8.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2, located 7.8 miles (12.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Sofia
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Milano (in the station)
- Trattoria San Donato (0.5 km)
- Burger House (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M3 Bus: 121, 132, 133
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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