The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Milan
Cheapest price
€207
Average price
€232
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 8 h 30 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
1168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Milan will cost around €232 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €207.
It's difficult to get from Sofia to Milan without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 €78, and a flight costs an average of €20.
Distance: 1168 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
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€127 Average price Cheapest | €177 Average price |
24h 32m Average total duration 24h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sofia to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Milan buses for today, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 44h10 | 7:55 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 32h40 | 8:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 35h10 | 10:55 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 26h25 | 11:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 36h15 | 9:05 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 32h00 | 4:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Milan
Buses from Sofia to Milan run on average 5 times per day, taking around 24h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €78 but you can travel from only €20 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 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €78 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 23h 30m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Sofia to MilanYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Milan with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Sofia, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2, Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2). When arriving in Milan, you can end your route in coach stations like Milano, Milan Linate Airport, Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R and Milan, Stazione Garibaldi.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Milano, Milan Linate Airport, located 5.5 miles (8.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Milan
- 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
- 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
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