How to travel from Sofia to Bratislava

International travel from Sofia, Bulgaria to Bratislava, Slovakia is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Slovakia if coming from Bulgaria?

Entry into Slovakia is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Bratislava if traveling from Sofia?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Bratislava, Slovakia due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Slovakia must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Sofia to Bratislava.

The restriction level for your return to Sofia, Bulgaria from Slovakia is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Sofia from Bratislava restricted?

Entry into Bulgaria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Slovakia.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Sofia from Bratislava?

Conditions of reentry into Bulgaria:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Sofia, Bulgaria?

You should observe these safety measures in Bulgaria as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Bulgaria was last checked on 3/8/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Sofia from Bratislava closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel to Bratislava from Sofia including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Bratislava from Sofia is by taking a train, which costs on average $3 (€3).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Bratislava:

Taking a train is usually $92 (€81) less than taking a bus to Bratislava, which costs on average $95 (€84) for the same trip.

A train is generally $6 (€5) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $9 (€8) from Sofia to Bratislava.

The fastest way to get to Bratislava from Sofia is by bus with an average travel time of 21 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Bratislava can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

The Sofia to Bratislava distance is around 481 miles (775 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sofia to Bratislava:

• Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Bratislava, Most SNP.
• Flights from Sofia to Bratislava most often leave from Sofia Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sofia to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Bratislava by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Sofia to Bratislava for $95 (€84) on Omio.

Before traveling from Sofia to Bratislava, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey is costing $95 (€84) one way on average.
• A plane ticket costs $9 (€8) one way on average for this route.
• A train ticket is costing on average $3 (€3) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Sofia to Bratislava tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.