How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Salzburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Salzburg start from $89. The average price for this route is around $144. 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 Sofia to Salzburg?

The average bus travel time from Sofia to Salzburg is 20h 5m, covering a distance of 980 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 38m and is operated by Air Kona .

Which bus companies service the Sofia to Salzburg route?

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

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

The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Salzburg at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Sofia to Salzburg generates an estimated 24.4945 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 Sofia to Salzburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Air Kona , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.

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

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 Sofia to Salzburg?

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 Sofia to Salzburg?

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 Sofia to Salzburg from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Salzburg on July 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	19h 40m	5:30pm	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Serdika	19h 30m	3:00am	Hbf	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	22h 20m	11:20am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	19h 35m	11:05am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Serdika	20h 5m	6:25am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	22h 20m	11:20am	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Salzburg on July 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00pm	Serdika	19h 55m	2:55pm	P+R Süd	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sofia to Salzburg on July 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30am	Serdika	19h 30m	3:00am	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sofia to Salzburg on July 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30am	Serdika	19h 30m	3:00am	Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	22h 20m	11:20am	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Salzburg on July 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30am	Serdika	19h 30m	3:00am	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sofia to Salzburg on July 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30am	Serdika	19h 30m	3:00am	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sofia to Salzburg on July 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Serdika	19h 30m	3:00am	Hbf	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	22h 20m	11:20am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	22h 20m	11:20am	P+R Süd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:05 AM EEST.

Get from Sofia to Salzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

20h 5mAverage Duration

980 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Salzburg?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Salzburg

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,952 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Karat-S

4.1/5307 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi1.7

Arda Tur

3.1/5266 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52,009 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.8

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.8

Air Kona

4.5/54 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi2.5

AT bus companies:FlixBus, LIKEBUS, Union Ivkoni, Openline, AvtoExpress Dnipro, Lux Bus, Arda Tur

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Salzburg 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 Sofia to Salzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Salzburg start from $89. The average price for this route is around $144. 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 Sofia to Salzburg?
The average bus travel time from Sofia to Salzburg is 20h 5m, covering a distance of 980 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 38m and is operated by Air Kona.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Salzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Karat-S, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Air Kona.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sofia to Salzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Salzburg at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Salzburg?
A bus trip from Sofia to Salzburg generates an estimated 24.4945 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 Sofia to Salzburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Air Kona, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Salzburg?
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 Sofia to Salzburg?
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 Sofia to Salzburg?
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

07-02

No data

07-03

$128

Today

$118

07-05

$172

07-06

$171

07-07

$111

07-08

$111

07-09

$128

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Salzburg was searched and found on Jul 7, 2026 with a price of $111

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

You can expect to pay from $111 to $191 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2026-07-07.

Usually Karat-S 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.