How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia start from ₹5,335. The average price for this route is around ₹8,089. 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 Vienna to Sofia?

The average bus travel time from Vienna to Sofia is 20h 5m, covering a distance of 811 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h and is operated by Air Kona .

Which bus companies service the Vienna to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Arda Tur , Karat-S , Union Ivkoni , Air Kona , Infobus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Sofia at 1:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Vienna to Sofia generates an estimated 20.264375 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 Vienna to Sofia?

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 Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna to Sofia from ₹5,053 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on May 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Erdberg	14h	11:30am	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	14h 25m	12:55pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Hbf	16h	11:30am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on May 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:10pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	1d 4h	5:35pm	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Erdberg	14h	11:30am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	14h 25m	12:55pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Erdberg	1d 5h	5:35pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Hbf	23h 10m	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on May 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	20h 35m	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Erdberg	14h	11:30am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	15h 50m	9:20am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Erdberg	20h 45m	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	14h 25m	12:55pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on May 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	Erdberg	17h 45m	11:10am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Erdberg	14h	11:30am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	16h	11:30am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	14h 25m	12:55pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Erdberg	20h 50m	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on May 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Hbf	22h 15m	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Erdberg	14h	11:30am	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	15h 50m	9:20am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Erdberg	20h 5m	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	14h 25m	12:55pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on May 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	Erdberg	17h 45m	11:10am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	14h 25m	12:55pm	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	Erdberg	20h 5m	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Hbf	22h 15m	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Hbf	17h 55m	11:10am	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:43 PM CEST.

Get from Vienna to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just ₹5,335, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

20h 5mAverage Duration

811 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Sofia?

Stops in Vienna

A
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
B
Vienna Airport
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C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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E
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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F
Stadion Center
Engerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
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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
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,672 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Arda Tur

3.1/5265 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.7

Based on 265 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Arda Tur ticket prices on this trip start at ₹8,690

Arda Tur Vienna Sofia recent customer reviews

Бях уведомена за закъснението във Виена, а в България беше по вина на граничните власти. Пътуването беше без забележка

Mariya B.

April 14, 2019

Karat-S

4.1/5300 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi1.8

Union Ivkoni

2.7/51,997 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.8

Based on 1997 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 ₹6,911

Union Ivkoni Vienna Sofia recent customer reviews

Totally disappointing bus arriving 3 hours late at Vienna and 9 hours late at Sofia. Rude staff and disgusting conditions inside the bus and the chairs are terrible like there are rocks inside on both sides. Will definitely not recommand to anyone

Alex Q.

July 16, 2022

Don’t choose this company!!! Veeeeery low hygiene! Very rude drivers who wear their masks only on borders!!! Toilet didn’t work! I’m sure they won’t to repair it at all.

Ivan I.

December 22, 2020

Air Kona

4.5/54 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi2.5

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna 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 Vienna to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia start from ₹5,335. The average price for this route is around ₹8,089. 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 Vienna to Sofia?
The average bus travel time from Vienna to Sofia is 20h 5m, covering a distance of 811 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h and is operated by Air Kona.
Which bus companies service the Vienna to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Arda Tur, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni, Air Kona, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Vienna to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Sofia at 1:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Sofia?
A bus trip from Vienna to Sofia generates an estimated 20.264375 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 Vienna to Sofia?
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 Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna 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

05-17

₹8,627

05-18

₹6,969

Today

₹8,285

05-20

₹8,266

05-21

₹7,935

05-22

₹7,217

05-23

₹7,507

05-24

₹5,794

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Sofia was searched and found on May 24, 2026 with a price of ₹5,794

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

You can expect to pay from ₹5,794 to ₹11,948 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ₹5,794 which is on 2026-05-24.