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Overview: Bus from Sofia to Lyon
Bulgaria
→
France
Overview Sofia → Lyon
The bus route from Sofia to Lyon covers a distance of 1506 km and has an average duration of 30 hours and 45 minutes. There is one direct bus per day, departing at 08:30 and priced at approximately 124.75 EUR. This service operates daily, connecting Bulgaria and France.
1506 km
Distance
$ 125
Cheapest ticket price
1
Direct buses
30 h 45 min
Average bus duration
30 h 45 min
Fastest bus
1
Buses per day
08:30
First bus
08:30
Last bus
Cheapest alternative travel options:
Plane — from $460Popular Bus Stations from Sofia to Lyon
Bus Companies
Found: 12
UI
Union Ivkoni (Юнион Ивкони)
Address: Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
BB
BlaBlaCar Bus
Address: 84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
CI
Citylines
Address: Mechka Str. 35, Sofia 1330, Bulgaria
PE
Pegasus
Address: Nish – 36 Str., 7000 Ruse, Bulgaria
GB
Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет)
Address: 1407 Sofia Nikola Vapcarov 35, Bulgaria
AT
Arda-Tur (Арда-Тур)
Address: Saedinenie 45, 6300 Haskovo, Bulgaria
GP
Group Plus
Address: Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
TR
Traventuria
Address: Gorski patnik 54, 1421 Sofia, Bulgaria
UI
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Address: Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
KL
KLR
Address: Khmelnitskiy city, Vinnytske shose 12/2D
EC
Ecolines
Address: Prâgasiela 1, Rîga, LV-1050
NO
Nomago
Address: Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
UI
Union Ivkoni (Юнион Ивкони)
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
FAQ’s
Bus from Sofia to Lyon
Lyon is known for its rich culinary heritage, often considered the gastronomic capital of France. Visitors commonly explore the historic Vieux Lyon district, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the impressive Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. The city's vibrant cultural scene includes numerous museums, including the Musée des Beaux-Arts, and annual events like the Festival of Lights. Additionally, Lyon serves as a convenient base for exploring the nearby Beaujolais wine region.
What is the distance between Sofia and Lyon?
The distance is 1506 km.
How long does the bus journey from Sofia to Lyon take?
The average bus duration is 30 hours and 45 minutes.
How many buses operate daily on the Sofia to Lyon route?
There is 1 bus per day on this route.
What time does the bus leave Sofia for Lyon?
The bus departs at 08:30.
Is there Wi-Fi available on the bus?
Wi-Fi availability depends on the bus class, which is shown during booking.
What is the cheapest ticket price for the Sofia to Lyon route?
The cheapest ticket price is 124.75 EUR.
Can I change or refund my ticket?
Refund and change conditions are detailed at the payment or booking step.
What is the luggage allowance for this bus route?
Typically, you can bring 1 suitcase and 1 piece of hand luggage, but this may vary by carrier and fare.
Are there any intermediate stops on the route?
Intermediate stops may differ between departures; route details are shown on the booking page.