How far is Sofia from Bratislava?

The distance covered from Sofia to Bratislava is 777 km (482 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sofia to Bratislava?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Serdika, in Sofia, and end it at Petržalka Einsteinova, in Bratislava.

Bus Sofia to Bratislava from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Bratislava on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15am	Serdika	13h 40m	11:55pm	Autobusová stanica	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sofia to Bratislava on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00am	Serdika	14h 30m	11:30pm	AS Mlynské nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Serdika	14h 30m	4:30am	Autobusová stanica	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 5:52 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Bratislava

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

17h 45mAverage Duration

774 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Bratislava?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in Bratislava

A - Petržalka Einsteinova

B - Most SNP

C - Bratislava Airport

D - AS Mlynské nivy

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Bratislava by bus

How far is Sofia from Bratislava?
The distance covered from Sofia to Bratislava is 777 km (482 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sofia to Bratislava?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Serdika, in Sofia, and end it at Petržalka Einsteinova, in Bratislava.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$158

11-19

$60

Today

$159

11-21

$158

11-22

$62

11-23

No data

11-24

No data

11-25

$159

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $159 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Racic Eurobus 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.