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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Vienna to Sofia from various bus operators like FlixBus, Karat-S or Citylines for the next days.
today
from $45
tomorrow
from $48
Saturday
from $53
Sunday
from $59
Monday
from $52
Tuesday
from $45
Wednesday
from $45

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    16h 0m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    7:30 PM
    Sofia
    Bratya Miladinovi
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $45
  • Union Ivkoni
    16h 0m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    7:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    21h 35m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    11:45 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • FlixBus
    22h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $79
  • Arda Tur
    15h 40m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Vienna
    Stadion Center
    12:55 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Bratislava, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • RegioJet
      18h 10m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Vienna
      Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Bratislava
      Most SNP
      0
      RegioJet
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 49m
    • Busbud
      15h 1m
      0
      11:59 PM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    16h 0m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    2:30 PM
    Sofia
    Bratya Miladinovi
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    18h 55m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    10:45 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Citylines
    17h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    11:30 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $79
  • Arda Tur
    15h 40m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Vienna
    Stadion Center
    12:55 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $80
  • Karat-S
    17h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    11:30 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $83
  • Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Bratislava, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • RegioJet
      18h 10m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Vienna
      Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Bratislava
      Most SNP
      0
      RegioJet
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 49m
    • Busbud
      15h 1m
      0
      11:59 PM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    16h 30m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    7:00 PM
    Sofia
    Bratya Miladinovi
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $53
  • Union Ivkoni
    16h 30m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    7:00 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    23h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    10:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    23h 15m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    10:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • Union Ivkoni
    16h 0m
    0
    3:00 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    7:00 PM
    Sofia
    Bratya Miladinovi
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Bratislava, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • RegioJet
      18h 10m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Vienna
      Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Bratislava
      Most SNP
      0
      RegioJet
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 49m
    • Busbud
      15h 1m
      0
      11:59 PM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    22h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    22h 15m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • Arda Tur
    15h 40m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Vienna
    Stadion Center
    12:55 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $77
  • FlixBus
    23h 0m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    12:45 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Bratislava, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • RegioJet
      18h 10m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Vienna
      Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Bratislava
      Most SNP
      0
      RegioJet
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 49m
    • Busbud
      15h 1m
      0
      11:59 PM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    22h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • FlixBus
    22h 15m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • Citylines
    17h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    11:30 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $79
  • Arda Tur
    16h 50m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Vienna
    Stadion Center
    12:50 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $79
  • Karat-S
    17h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    11:30 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $83
  • Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Bratislava, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • RegioJet
      18h 10m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Vienna
      Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Bratislava
      Most SNP
      0
      RegioJet
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 49m
    • Busbud
      15h 1m
      0
      11:59 PM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    16h 30m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    8:00 PM
    Sofia
    Bratya Miladinovi
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    28h 45m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    7:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • Citylines
    17h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    11:30 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $66
  • Karat-S
    17h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    11:30 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $69
  • Arda Tur
    15h 40m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Vienna
    Stadion Center
    12:55 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Bratislava, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • RegioJet
      18h 10m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Vienna
      Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Bratislava
      Most SNP
      0
      RegioJet
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 49m
    • Busbud
      15h 1m
      0
      11:59 PM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    16h 0m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    8:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    22h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    22h 15m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53
  • Arda Tur
    15h 40m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Vienna
    Stadion Center
    12:55 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Bratislava, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • RegioJet
      18h 10m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Vienna
      Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
      10:10 PM
      Bratislava
      Most SNP
      0
      RegioJet
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 49m
    • Busbud
      15h 1m
      0
      11:59 PM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $7

Frequency of bus connections between Vienna and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Vienna and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Vienna to Sofia. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Vienna and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 57 buses from Vienna to Sofia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Vienna and Sofia, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Vienna to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Karat-S and Citylines that travel 14 times every day by bus from Vienna to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus $45
Fastest Bus 15h 40m
Earliest Bus 2:00 AM
Latest Bus 9:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 14 Ø
Distance 508.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Karat-S, Citylines, Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur

Cheapest bus connections from Vienna to Sofia

Every day, 14 buses from 5 bus companies leave Vienna for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
$73
Friday 03/28
$63
Saturday 03/29
$53
Sunday 03/30
$59
Monday 03/31
$52
Tuesday 04/01
$45
Wednesday 04/02
$53
Thursday 04/03
$57
Friday 04/04
$53
Saturday 04/05
$53
Sunday 04/06
$60
Monday 04/07
$47
Tuesday 04/08
$45
Wednesday 04/09
$49
Thursday 04/10
$50
Friday 04/11
$102
Saturday 04/12
$52
Sunday 04/13
$53
Monday 04/14
$48
Tuesday 04/15
$45
Wednesday 04/16
$61
Thursday 04/17
$46
Friday 04/18
$67
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Vienna to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $45, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Vienna to Sofia. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $59.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia, with $45. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

How to save money travelling from Vienna to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Vienna to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Vienna to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Vienna to Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Vienna to Sofia

These are the most booked bus companies between Vienna to Sofia from our users.

FlixBus from Vienna to Sofia

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Vienna to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $52
Fastest Bus 18h 55m
Earliest Bus 2:00 AM
Last Bus 9:35 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 3/26/2025

All bus stations and stops in Vienna and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Vienna and Sofia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Vienna to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Vienna to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Vienna to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Vienna to Sofia bus

How much does a Vienna Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 16h 0m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Vienna to Sofia?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $135. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Vienna to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Vienna to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Vienna to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Vienna to Sofia is offered by Arda Tur and takes 15h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $80. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Vienna to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Vienna starts at 2:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Vienna to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Vienna for Sofia starts at 9:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Vienna Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Vienna to Sofia, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Karat-S and Citylines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Vienna and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Karat-S and Citylines.

What can I take with me on the Vienna to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Vienna Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Vienna Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Vienna to Sofia on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Vienna to Sofia

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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