Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 15 August
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:20	Serdika	22h 50m	09:10	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	1d 4h	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	21h	18:50	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	11:20	Serdika	20h 10m	06:30	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	21:45	Serdika	19h	15:45	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	20h 30m	18:20	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 16 August
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	Fastest

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 18 August
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Serdika	19h 25m	17:15	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	No tags
Bus	11:20	Serdika	23h 20m	09:40	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	1d 4h	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	21h	18:50	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	11:20	Serdika	20h 10m	06:30	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	20h 30m	18:20	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 19 August
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:45	Serdika	21h 50m	22:35	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	01:45	Serdika	1d	00:45	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	09:00	Serdika	16h 1m	00:01	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	11:20	Serdika	23h 20m	09:40	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	1d 4h	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 20 August
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Serdika	19h 25m	17:15	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	15h 10m	23:10	Vienna Central Bus Station VIB	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	15h 10m	23:10	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	22h 25m	23:10	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	11:20	Serdika	23h 20m	09:40	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	1d 4h	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	21h	18:50	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:58 EEST.

Get from Sofia to Vienna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours, and with fares starting at just COP 194,930, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

19hAverage duration

811 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
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
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
B
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 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

3.5/515,153 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Karat-S

4.1/5345 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi1.4

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52,071 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.9

Based on 2071 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 COP 221,952

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

Arda Tur

3.2/5280 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.9

Air Kona

4.1/56 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi1.7

Infobus

3.9/5497 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.8

AT bus companies:FlixBus, Metro Turizm, LIKEBUS, Union Ivkoni, Openline, AvtoExpress Dnipro, Lux Bus

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 COP 194,930. The average price for this route is around COP 294,328. 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 19h, covering a distance of 811 km. The fastest bus can take 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, Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Air Kona, Infobus.
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 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Vienna?
A bus journey from Sofia to Vienna produces an estimated 20.2578 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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 6 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

13/08

COP 226,487

14/08

COP 281,105

Today

COP 332,464

16/08

COP 299,214

17/08

COP 283,819

18/08

COP 226,519

19/08

COP 230,320

20/08

COP 207,674

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Vienna was searched and found on 20 Aug 2026 with a price of COP 207,674

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 COP 207,674 to COP 450,642 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 COP 207,674, which is on 2026-08-20.