How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Venice?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Venice start at R 881. The average price for this route is around R 1 313. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Venice?

The average bus journey time from Sofia to Venice is 20h 35m, covering a distance of 930 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 30m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Sofia to Venice route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Venice?

The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Venice at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Venice?

A bus trip from Sofia to Venice produces an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Sofia to Venice?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Venice?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sofia to Venice?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Venice?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Sofia to Venice from R 801 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Venice on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	08:30	Serdika	18h 30m	02:00	Venice Mestre Train Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:29 AM EET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Sofia to Venice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Venice. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 207, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12h 10mAverage duration

930 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 881 - R 2 603	Average duration20h 35m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 207 - R 1 939	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Venice?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
Visit page
B
Sofia Airport
Visit page
C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
Visit page
F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Venice

A
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 38, 30135 Venezia, Italy
Visit page
B
Viale Stazione - Venezia Mestre
Viale Stazione 6, 30171 Venezia, Italy
C
Venice Airport
D
Mestre
Viale Stazione 36, 30171 Mestre - Venice
Visit page
E
Mestre Tangenziale
Rotonda Romea, 1, 30175 Venezia VE, Italy
F
fermata dell'autobus Venezia
Via de le Motte, 25, 30141 Venezia, Italy

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 617 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 955 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Venice by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Venice?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Venice start at R 881. The average price for this route is around R 1 313. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Venice?
The average bus journey time from Sofia to Venice is 20h 35m, covering a distance of 930 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 30m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Venice route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Venice?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Venice at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Venice?
A bus trip from Sofia to Venice produces an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Sofia to Venice?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Venice?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sofia to Venice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Venice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

13/12

R 797

14/12

R 1 321

Today

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16/12

R 1 935

17/12

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20/12

R 960

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Venice was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 797

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

You can expect to pay from R 797 to R 1 935 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Venice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 960, which is on 2025-12-20.