Salzburg to Sofia Bus

Q: What is the distance between Salzburg and Sofia?

The distance between these two places is a total of 1211 km.

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

The average travel time between the stations is 21:19 hours.

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

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €59.

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

The average number of daily departures is 8. 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 Salzburg to Sofia?

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

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Salzburg 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.

Q: How do I get from Salzburg to Sofia by bus?

To travel from Salzburg to Sofia by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Salzburg to Sofia?

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

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Salzburg?

The earliest is at 12:00 and the latest is at 23:35.

Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Salzburg to Sofia?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Salzburg to Sofia Route Summary

Salzburg to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Austria and Bulgaria.There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 8 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Salzburg bus station at 12:00h, arriving at Sofia bus station at 11:30h the following day. While latest bus departs at 23:35h, arriving at 19:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Salzburg, Austria

Arrival station and country Sofia, Bulgaria

Travel Distance 1211 km

Average Trip Duration 21h 19min

Total Departures 8

Popular Operators Arda - Tur, FlixBus

Lowest Price €59

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

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

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

13:15 Salzburg

19h 20min

08:35 Sofia

FlixBus

from 100.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 02. Aug

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23:35 Salzburg

19h 25min

19:00 Sofia

FlixBus

from 61.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 02. Aug

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16:22 Salzburg

19h 8min

11:30 Sofia

Air Kona

from 113.17 HRK

Best offer on 02. Aug

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Getting from Salzburg and Sofia by bus

The shortest travel distance between Salzburg and Sofia is 1211 km. The fastest bus which departs at 13:15 has a travel time of 19:08h. The longest travel time on the route is 23:30h. 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 8 night buses from Salzburg to Sofia. The overnight buses depart between 12:00 and 21:30 and arrive between 08:35 and 18:00 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 12:27, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

13:15 Salzburg

19h 20min

08:35 Sofia

FlixBus

from 100.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 02. Aug

pick a date

23:35 Salzburg

19h 25min

19:00 Sofia

FlixBus

from 61.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 02. Aug

pick a date

16:22 Salzburg

19h 8min

11:30 Sofia

Air Kona

from 113.17 HRK

Best offer on 02. Aug

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Salzburg to Sofia route

There is a total of 4 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

6.7 Union Ivkoni - Unibus

7 CityLines

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Salzburg or Sofia bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Salzburg

You can see information about the departure station and stops Salzburg 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: €59 (One-Way) or €118 (Return).

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