How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna?

The cheapest coach tickets from Sofia to Vienna start from £35. The average price for this route is around £57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Vienna?

The average bus journey time from Sofia to Vienna is 21h 50m, covering a distance of 504 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 15h 10m and is operated by Arda Tur .

Which bus companies service the Sofia to Vienna route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Vienna?

The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Vienna at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.

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

A bus journey from Sofia to Vienna produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which 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 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Bus Sofia to Vienna from £33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Serdika	22h 55m	19:40	Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	Fastest
Bus	21:45	Serdika	23h 20m	20:05	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	08:00	Serdika	16h 59m	23:59	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	19h 25m	17:15	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	Cheapest
	Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	Fastest

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Serdika	1d 16h	23:00	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Serdika	22h 45m	19:30	Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	21:45	Serdika	22h 20m	19:05	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	08:00	Serdika	17h 1m	00:01	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 15:57 EET.

Get from Sofia to Vienna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

21h 50mAverage duration

504 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular 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
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 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
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Stops in Vienna

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

FlixBus

3.5/511,983 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Arda Tur

3/5259 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.7

Infobus

4/5494 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5290 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.9

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,976 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1976 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 £46

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.

4 February 2020

Air Kona

4.5/53 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

AT bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sofia to Vienna

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna?
The cheapest coach tickets from Sofia to Vienna start from £35. The average price for this route is around £57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Vienna?
The average bus journey time from Sofia to Vienna is 21h 50m, covering a distance of 504 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 15h 10m and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Vienna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Arda Tur, Infobus, Karat-S, Union Ivkoni, Air Kona.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Vienna?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Vienna at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Vienna?
A bus journey from Sofia to Vienna produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Vienna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

08/01

£112

09/01

£54

Today

£49

11/01

£64

12/01

£64

13/01

£64

14/01

£36

15/01

£37

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Vienna was searched and found on 14 Jan 2026 with a price of £36

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 £36 to £146 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 £36, which is on 2026-01-14.

Usually Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni 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.