Vienna to Sofia Bus

Q: What is the distance between Vienna and Sofia?

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

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

The average travel time between the stations is 16:22 hours.

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

The ticket prices begin from $38.

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

The average number of daily departures is 15. 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 Vienna to Sofia?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, 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 Vienna to Sofia?

All the buses 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.

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Vienna to Sofia Route Summary

Vienna to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Austria and Bulgaria.There are up to 15 daily bus departures available, including 9 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Vienna bus station at 02:00h, arriving at Sofia bus station at 18:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 14:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Vienna, Austria

Arrival station and country Sofia, Bulgaria

Travel Distance 624 mi

Average Trip Duration 16h 22min

Total Departures 15

Popular Operators Arda - Tur, FlixBus

Lowest Price $38

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

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

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

02:00 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

16h 0min

18:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 41.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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03:30 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

16h 30min

20:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 41.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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04:00 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

16h 0min

20:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 41.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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04:30 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

16h 0min

20:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 41.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 30. Apr

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06:00 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

16h 0min

22:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

from 41.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 27. Apr

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Getting from Vienna and Sofia by bus

The shortest travel distance between Vienna and Sofia is 624 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 20:30 has a travel time of 15:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 17:45h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sofia earlier, there are 9 night buses from Vienna to Sofia. The overnight buses depart between 16:25 and 22:30 and arrive between 10:10 and 14:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Sofia:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

18:30 Vienna Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)

17h 0min

11:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

CityLines

from 74 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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21:15 Vienna Stadioncenter

15h 40min

12:55 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

Arda - Tur

from 82.6 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Apr

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16:25 Vienna

17h 45min

10:10 Sofia

FlixBus

from 34.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 25. Apr

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20:30 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

15h 0min

11:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

Air Kona

from 76.75 HRK

Best offer on 19. Jun

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Bus companies operating the Vienna to Sofia route

There is a total of 6 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating 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 Vienna or Sofia bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Vienna

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

Sofia

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

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $38 (One-Way) or $76 (Return).

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