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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Graz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Graz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $611.
Distance: 489 miles (787 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $611 Average price | $298 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 8m Average total duration 16h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sofia to Graz
Compare the available ways to get from Sofia to Graz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Graz:
A bus is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Graz costing on average $611.
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 8m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $298 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $226. The journey takes 16h 38m versus 9h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Sofia to Graz
How to get from Sofia to Graz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Graz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
11:20 AM 16h10 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) 2:30 AM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:20 AM 16h10 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) 2:30 AM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- LH1707+
LH94926:00 AM 4h10 Sofia Airport 9:10 AM Graz Airport $651 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:50 PM 18h05 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) 3:55 PM Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) $130 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IC 748+
EC 20712:35 PM 10h44 Sofia Airport 10:19 PM Graz Hbf $275 1 One-way 2 transfers- OS772+
RJ 85412:35 PM 9h25 Sofia Airport 9:00 PM Graz Hbf $311 1 One-way 1 transfer - OS772+RJ 856
12:35 PM 7h25 Sofia Airport 7:00 PM Graz Hbf $313 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Graz:
A bus is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Graz costing on average $611.
Other travel options to Graz take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 8m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Graz as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) and arrive in Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling).
- Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Graz Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Graz by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Pegasus, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Graz by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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