How to travel from Sofia to Graz

Travel between Sofia, Bulgaria and Graz, Austria is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Bulgaria enter Austria?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Graz from Sofia?

Conditions of entry into Austria:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Graz, Austria?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Austria has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Sofia to Graz.

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

Is my journey back to Sofia from Graz restricted?

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

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

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 Graz closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel from Sofia to Graz 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Graz is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Graz:

Taking a train is about $27 (€24) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€35) for this trip.

A train is $325 (€287) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Graz costing on average $338 (€298).

The fastest way from Sofia to Graz is by flight with an average journey time of 8 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Graz that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 23 h 47 min   on average.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 54 h 39 min   of travel time.

The distance is approximately 488 miles (787 km) from Sofia to Graz.

The average frequency per day from Sofia to Graz is:

• 1 bus a day.
• 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Graz from Sofia as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Graz, Ostbahnstraße (Liebenau Murpark).
• Flights most often depart from Sofia at Sofia Airport and arrive in Graz at Graz Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sofia to Graz:

• You can travel by plane between Sofia and Graz with Lufthansa Cityline, and you can find Lufthansa Cityline Sofia to Graz tickets for $338 (€298) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Sofia to Graz, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $40 (€35) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing $338 (€298) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $12 (€11) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Sofia to Graz online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.