How much is the bus ticket from Salzburg to Sofia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Salzburg to Sofia start from $79. The average price for this route is around $167. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Salzburg to Sofia?

The average bus travel time from Salzburg to Sofia is 19h 20m, covering a distance of 983 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Salzburg to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni , Infobus , Karat-S , Arda Tur , Air Kona .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Salzburg to Sofia?

The earliest bus departs from Salzburg to Sofia at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Salzburg to Sofia generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Salzburg 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.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Salzburg 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Salzburg 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.

Bus Salzburg to Sofia from $76 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salzburg to Sofia on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:35pm	P+R Süd	1d 1h	11:45pm	Serdika	Cheapest
	Bus	1:15pm	P+R Süd	19h 20m	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest

Next departures for Salzburg to Sofia on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Hbf	18h 30m	6:00pm	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:15pm	P+R Süd	19h 20m	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:35pm	P+R Süd	1d 1h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Salzburg to Sofia on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	P+R Süd	19h 20m	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Hbf	18h 30m	10:00pm	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	P+R Süd	22h 30m	11:30am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	P+R Süd	22h 30m	11:30am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:35pm	P+R Süd	1d 1h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Salzburg to Sofia on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15pm	P+R Süd	19h 20m	9:35am	Serdika	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:00pm	P+R Süd	22h 30m	11:30am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Salzburg to Sofia on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30am	Hbf	18h 30m	10:00pm	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:15pm	P+R Süd	19h 20m	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:35pm	P+R Süd	1d 1h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Salzburg to Sofia on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15pm	P+R Süd	19h 20m	9:35am	Serdika	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:35pm	P+R Süd	1d 1h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Salzburg to Sofia on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:00pm	P+R Süd	22h 30m	11:30am	Serdika	Cheapest
	Bus	1:15pm	P+R Süd	19h 20m	9:35am	Serdika	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:29 PM CET.

Get from Salzburg to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

19h 20mAverage Duration

983 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Salzburg and Sofia?

Stops in Salzburg

A
P+R Süd
Hellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
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B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
C
Salzburg Airport
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D
Süd - Alpenstraße
Alpenstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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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
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,591 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,955 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Infobus

4/5491 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5285 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Arda Tur

3/5258 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.6

Air Kona

4.5/53 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

BG Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salzburg to Sofia by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Salzburg to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Salzburg to Sofia start from $79. The average price for this route is around $167. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Salzburg to Sofia?
The average bus travel time from Salzburg to Sofia is 19h 20m, covering a distance of 983 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Salzburg to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Karat-S, Arda Tur, Air Kona.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Salzburg to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Salzburg to Sofia at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salzburg to Sofia?
A bus trip from Salzburg to Sofia generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Salzburg 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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salzburg to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Salzburg 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Salzburg 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

12-11

No data

12-12

$133

Today

$215

12-14

$119

12-15

$104

12-16

$118

12-17

$106

12-18

$198

The cheapest trip from Salzburg to Sofia was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $104

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

You can expect to pay from $104 to $252 for a bus ticket from Salzburg to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-12-15.

Usually Infobus, Karat-S, 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.