What's the distance between Bratislava and Sofia by coach?

The journey from Bratislava to Sofia by coach covers an approximate distance of 482 miles (777 km).

What is the best way to go from Bratislava to Sofia without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Bratislava to Sofia from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bratislava to Sofia on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:30	AS Mlynské nivy	12h	17:30	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:59	AS Mlynské nivy	14h 31m	15:30	Serdika	No tags
Bus	05:00	Autobusová stanica	12h	18:00	Serdika	No tags
Bus	23:59	Autobusová stanica	14h 31m	15:30	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 08:07 CET.

Get from Bratislava to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

14h 31mAverage duration

480 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Sofia?

Stops in Bratislava

A
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
B
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
Bratislava Airport
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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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
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
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

3.5/511,388 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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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bratislava to Sofia

What's the distance between Bratislava and Sofia by coach?
The journey from Bratislava to Sofia by coach covers an approximate distance of 482 miles (777 km).
What is the best way to go from Bratislava to Sofia without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

No data

20/11

£86

Today

No data

22/11

£28

23/11

£37

24/11

£86

25/11

No data

26/11

£39

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Sofia was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £28

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

You can expect to pay from £28 to £86 for a bus ticket from Bratislava to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £28, which is on 2025-11-22.