Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Vienna on September 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50pm	Serdika	19h 25m	5:15pm	Erdberg	CheapestFastest
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50pm	Serdika	21h	6:50pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50pm	Serdika	20h 30m	6:20pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Vienna on September 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Serdika	15h 10m	6:10am	Erdberg	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	16h 20m	5:20am	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:20am	Serdika	23h 20m	9:40am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:15pm	Serdika	1d 4h	4:15pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	16h 20m	5:20am	Hbf	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50pm	Serdika	21h	6:50pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:20am	Serdika	20h 10m	6:30am	Erdberg	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50pm	Serdika	19h 25m	5:15pm	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Vienna on September 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50pm	Serdika	22h 40m	8:30pm	Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Serdika	15h 10m	6:10am	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:15pm	Serdika	1d 4h	4:15pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50pm	Serdika	23h 10m	9:00pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:25pm	Serdika	1d 7h	5:30am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50pm	Serdika	19h 25m	5:15pm	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Vienna on September 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50pm	Serdika	19h 25m	5:15pm	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Serdika	15h 10m	6:10am	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	16h	7:30am	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45am	Serdika	22h 25m	11:10pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:20am	Serdika	1d	10:40am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:15pm	Serdika	1d 4h	4:15pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50pm	Serdika	21h	6:50pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45am	Serdika	21h 30m	10:15pm	Erdberg	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:05 AM EEST.

Get from Sofia to Vienna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 172, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

19h 25mAverage Duration

810 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Sofia and Vienna

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

Stops in Vienna

A
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
B
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
C
Vienna Airport
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D
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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E
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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F
Vienne
Passage Stephansplatz 1711, 1010 Wien, Austria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,634 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Karat-S

4.0/5354 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi1.4

Arda Tur

3.2/5286 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi1.9

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52,092 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.9

Based on 2092 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 243

Union Ivkoni Sofia Vienna recent customer reviews

Staff was nice and bus on time. Two things i didn't like: First, hours of tv-programm. Even at 2am, there was a movie on. Second, heating system was turned on too high - made it hard to relax.

Alexandra Z.

February 4, 2020

Air Kona

4.1/56 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi1.7

Infobus

3.9/5498 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.8

AT bus companies:FlixBus, Metro Turizm, LIKEBUS, Openline, Union Ivkoni, AvtoExpress Dnipro, Arda Tur

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Vienna 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 Vienna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Vienna start from PEN 172. The average price for this route is around PEN 325. 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 Vienna?
The average bus travel time from Sofia to Vienna is 19h 25m, covering a distance of 810 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 10m and is operated by Karat-S.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Vienna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Karat-S, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Air Kona, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sofia to Vienna?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Vienna at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Vienna?
A bus trip from Sofia to Vienna generates an estimated 20.24605 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 Vienna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Air Kona, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Vienna?
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 Vienna?
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 Vienna?
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

09-10

PEN 358

09-11

PEN 410

Today

PEN 324

09-13

PEN 308

09-14

PEN 302

09-15

PEN 240

09-16

PEN 254

09-17

PEN 230

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Vienna was searched and found on Sep 17, 2026 with a price of PEN 230

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 230 to PEN 521 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 230 which is on 2026-09-17.

Usually Arda Tur, 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.