Bus from Vienna to Sofia: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Vienna to Sofia on 25 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Hbf
SerdikaCheapestFastest
FlixbusBus
Erdberg
SerdikaNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:51 CET.

Get from Vienna to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
20h 50mAverage duration
504 milesDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Vienna to Sofia

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Vienna to Sofia start from £33. The average price for this route is around £64. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Sofia?

    The average bus journey time from Vienna to Sofia is 20h 50m, covering a distance of 504 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 14h and is operated by Air Kona.

  3. Which bus companies service the Vienna to Sofia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Karat-S, Air Kona.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Sofia?

    The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Sofia at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Sofia?

    A bus journey from Vienna to Sofia produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Vienna to Sofia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Air Kona, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Sofia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vienna to Sofia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Air Kona, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Sofia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
22/12
£73
23/12
£73
Today
£65
25/12
£94
26/12
£64
27/12
£44
28/12
£65
29/12
£65
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Sofia was searched and found on 27 Dec 2025 with a price of £44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £44 to £121 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £44, which is on 2025-12-27.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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