Sofia to Vienna Bus and Coach

Q: What is the distance between Sofia and Vienna?

The distance between these two places is a total of 624 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Sofia and Vienna?

The average travel time between the stations is 17:20 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Sofia to Vienna?

The ticket prices begin from £31.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Sofia to Vienna?

The average number of daily departures is 18. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Sofia to Vienna?

The majority of the coaches are direct, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Sofia to Vienna?

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How can I travel from Sofia to Vienna by bus?

To travel from Sofia to Vienna by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Q: How can I find which buses operate between Sofia and Vienna?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the first and last buses leave Sofia?

The first bus departs at 08:10, and the last bus departs at 20:45.

Q: Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Sofia to Vienna?

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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Sofia to Vienna Route Overview

Sofia to Vienna bus is a popular way of travelling between Bulgaria and Austria.There are up to 18 daily bus departures available, including 13 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sofia at 08:10h, arriving at Vienna at 05:20h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 20:45h, arriving at 15:45h the following day.

Departure station and country Sofia, Bulgaria

Arrival station and country Vienna, Austria

Travel Distance 624 mi

Average Trip Duration 17h 20min

Total Departures 18

Popular Operators Arda - Tur, FlixBus

Lowest Price £31

Transportation Options Coach

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Sofia to Vienna:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

09:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

14h 29min

23:59 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 41.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Apr

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09:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

13h 30min

23:00 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 41.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 20. Apr

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09:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

14h 0min

23:30 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 41.4 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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10:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

13h 59min

23:59 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 41.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 30. Apr

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08:10 Sofia Central Bus Station

21h 10min

1 Coach change

05:20 Vienna Busterminal Sudtirolerplatz

Karat - S

from 105 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Apr

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Traveling by coach from Sofia to Vienna

The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Vienna is 624 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 16:00 has a travel time of 13:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 21:10h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Vienna earlier, there are 13 overnight coaches from Sofia to Vienna. The overnight coaches depart between 08:10 and 20:45 and arrive between 05:20 and 15:45 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Vienna:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

08:10 Sofia Central Bus Station

21h 10min

1 Coach change

05:20 Vienna Busterminal Sudtirolerplatz

Karat - S

from 105 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Apr

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09:00 Sofia Central Bus Station

20h 20min

1 Coach change

05:20 Vienna Busterminal Sudtirolerplatz

Karat - S

from 105 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Apr

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10:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

14h 30min

00:30 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 41.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 26. Apr

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14:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

15h 20min

05:20 Vienna Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)

CityLines

from 74 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 20. Apr

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16:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

14h 30min

07:00 Vienna Stadioncenter

Arda - Tur

from 82.4 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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Bus companies operating the Sofia to Vienna route

There are 6 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

6.2 Arda - Tur

7.1 FlixBus

Air Kona

8.5 Karat - S

6.7 Union Ivkoni - Unibus

7 CityLines

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Sofia or Vienna coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Sofia

You can see information about the departure station and stops Sofia here

Vienna

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Vienna here

Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £31 (One-Way) or £62 (Return).

Travel reviews for Sofia to Vienna bus

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