Bus from Vienna to Sofia: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on June 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
SerdikaCheapest
Arda TurBus
Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A
SerdikaFastest
FlixbusBus
Erdberg
SerdikaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Erdberg
SerdikaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Erdberg
SerdikaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Erdberg
SerdikaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Erdberg
SerdikaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Erdberg
SerdikaNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:06 AM CEST.

Get from Vienna to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just CHF 45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
20h 35mAverage Duration
810 kmDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Sofia by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia start from CHF 45. The average price for this route is around CHF 69. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Vienna to Sofia?

    The average bus travel time from Vienna to Sofia is 20h 35m, covering a distance of 810 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h and is operated by Air Kona.

  3. Which bus companies service the Vienna to Sofia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Karat-S, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Air Kona, Infobus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Vienna to Sofia?

    The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Sofia at 1:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Sofia?

    A bus trip from Vienna to Sofia generates an estimated 20.248375 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Vienna to Sofia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Air Kona, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Sofia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Vienna to Sofia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Air Kona, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Sofia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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
06-25
CHF 67
06-26
CHF 69
Today
CHF 71
06-28
CHF 67
06-29
CHF 73
06-30
CHF 56
07-01
CHF 61
07-02
CHF 67
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Sofia was searched and found on Jun 30, 2026 with a price of CHF 56

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CHF 56 to CHF 126 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 56 which is on 2026-06-30.

Usually Karat-S will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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