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Cheap bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Cheapest

$50

Average

$92

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

03:50PM17h55

Vienna

10:45AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)

$501One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

10:30PM15h00

Vienna

02:30PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

$891One-way

0 transfers

08:30PM14h00

Vienna

11:30AMSofia

$931One-way

0 transfers

02:00AM15h00

Vienna

06:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

$1121One-way

0 transfers

01:45AM21h00

Vienna

11:45PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)

$1151One-way

1 transfer

Vienna to Sofia bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 4

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus	01:45AM Vienna	21h00	11:45PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)	1 transfer
Union Ivkoni International	02:00AM Vienna	15h00	06:00PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	11:20AM Vienna	21h15	09:35AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)	1 transfer
FlixBus	12:30PM Vienna	20h05	09:35AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)	1 transfer
FlixBus	12:35PM Vienna	21h10	10:45AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)	1 transfer
FlixBus	01:15PM Vienna	20h30	10:45AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)	1 transfer
FlixBus	03:50PM Vienna	17h55	10:45AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)	0 transfersDirect
City Lines	06:30PM Vienna	22h00	05:30PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	1 transfer
City Lines	06:30PM Vienna	23h50	07:20PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	1 transfer
Infobus	08:30PM Vienna	14h00	11:30AM Sofia	0 transfersDirect
Union Ivkoni International	10:30PM Vienna	15h00	02:30PM София, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Vienna to Sofia

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Fastest Journey

14 h

Average

19 h 15 m

Buses per day

Distance

818 km

Of the 11 buses that leave Vienna for Sofia every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:30PM14h00

Vienna

11:30AMSofia

$931One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

02:00AM15h00

Vienna

06:00PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

$1121One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

10:30PM15h00

Vienna

02:30PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara)

$891One-way

0 transfers

03:50PM17h55

Vienna

10:45AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)

$501One-way

0 transfers

12:30PM20h05

Vienna

09:35AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)

$1161One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Vienna to Sofia

Distance	507 miles (817 km)
Average bus duration	14 h
Average bus ticket price	$127 (€108)
Bus frequency	1 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
Bus providers	Ourbus, Karat-S, Arda Tur, FlixBus or Infobus

Buses from Vienna to Sofia cover the 507 miles (817 km) long journey taking on average 14 h with our travel partners like Ourbus, Karat-S, Arda Tur, FlixBus or Infobus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $127 (€108), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $27 (€23). Travelers depart most frequently from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).

Bus providers: Ourbus, Karat-S and Eurolines Deutschland from Vienna to Sofia

Travel to Sofia from Vienna from $42 (€36) with Omio’s bus partners Ourbus, Karat-S and Eurolines Deutschland! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bus information from Vienna to Sofia with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 20 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $59
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Vienna to Sofia

FAQs: Take the bus from Vienna to Sofia with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Sofia.

Cheap bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia can start from as little as $27 (€23) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Vienna to Sofia is $127 (€108); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Vienna to Sofia is 14 h to travel the 507 mile (817 km) long trip, with around there is 1 bus per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Vienna to Sofia leaves at 9: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Vienna to Sofia leaves at 9: 45 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Vienna to Sofia without having to change trains with Karat-S, Arda Tur, FlixBus or Infobus. There is 1 direct bus from Vienna to Sofia each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Vienna to Sofia bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Ourbus, Karat-S, Arda Tur, FlixBus or Infobus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services to Sofia from Vienna to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Vienna, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz. When arriving in Sofia, you can end your route in bus stations like Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2).

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), which is located around 4.2 miles (6.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Vienna to Sofia by bus is November.

You have options as you can travel to Sofia from Vienna 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.