How to travel from Sofia to Vienna

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Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 508 miles (818 km)

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Flight

$74

Average price

Cheapest

$188

Average price

17h 6m

Average total duration

16h 36m

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30m

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5h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

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3h 0m

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0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

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2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

Ourbus

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from Sofia to Vienna

How to get from Sofia to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Sofia to Vienna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BuzzFR 183
02:35PM1h40
Sofia Airport
03:15PMVienna International Airport
$871One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BuzzFR 183
02:35PM1h40
Sofia Airport
03:15PMVienna International Airport
$871One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS772
12:35PM1h35
Sofia Airport
01:10PMVienna International Airport
$4091One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Infobus0
04:00PM15h10
Sofia (София)
06:10AMWien
$1121One-way
0 transfers
Pegasus AirlinesPC272 · PC905
01:05PM5h10
Sofia Airport
05:15PMVienna International Airport
$1611One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS776
06:45PM1h35
Sofia Airport
07:20PMVienna International Airport
$4091One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS780
07:55AM1h40
Sofia Airport
08:35AMVienna International Airport
$4091One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sofia and Vienna including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Vienna is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Vienna:

A flight is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Vienna costing on average $45 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Sofia to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 10m.

The distance from Sofia to Vienna is approximately 508 miles (818 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Vienna is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Vienna as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sofia to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sofia to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Buzz, KM Malta Airlines, Air Serbia, Pegasus Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with Ourbus, Infobus, Karat-S, FlixBus, ArdaTur, City Lines, Citylines to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Buzz, KM Malta Airlines.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Ourbus, Karat-S, FlixBus, ArdaTur, City Lines, Citylines.
Omio customers who travel from Sofia to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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