How much does a bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava cost?

The bus ticket price from Sofia to Bratislava starts at R 699. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Bratislava is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Sofia to Bratislava?

The average travel time between Sofia and Bratislava is around 21h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 777 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Sofia and Bratislava?

The number of buses from Sofia to Bratislava can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Sofia to Bratislava by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Sofia to Bratislava?

When taking the bus from Sofia to Bratislava, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Racic Eurobus, Union Ivkoni.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Bratislava?

Buses travelling between Sofia and Bratislava leave from Serdika or Sofia Airport and arrive at Petržalka Einsteinova, Most SNP, AS Mlynské nivy.

Bus Sofia to Bratislava from R 627 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Sofia to Bratislava on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:45	Serdika	17h 20m	14:05	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
21:45	Serdika	1d 2h	22:55	BTS Airport	No tags
22:50	Serdika	1d 10h	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags
22:50	Serdika	22h 10m	20:00	Most SNP	No tags
22:50	Serdika	22h 6m	19:56	Petržalka Einsteinova	No tags

Get from Sofia to Bratislava

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 699, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

21h 55mAverage duration

772 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 249 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 939 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.6

WiFi0.8

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Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Bratislava?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in Bratislava

A - Petržalka Einsteinova

B - Most SNP

C - AS Mlynské nivy

D - Bratislava Airport

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Bratislava by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava cost?
The bus ticket price from Sofia to Bratislava starts at R 699. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Bratislava is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Sofia to Bratislava?
The average travel time between Sofia and Bratislava is around 21h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 777 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Sofia and Bratislava?
The number of buses from Sofia to Bratislava can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Sofia to Bratislava by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Sofia to Bratislava?
When taking the bus from Sofia to Bratislava, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Racic Eurobus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Bratislava?
Buses travelling between Sofia and Bratislava leave from Serdika or Sofia Airport and arrive at Petržalka Einsteinova, Most SNP, AS Mlynské nivy.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/11

R 1 046

08/11

R 635

Today

No data

10/11

R 975

11/11

R 1 950

12/11

R 630

13/11

R 1 947

14/11

R 1 943

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Bratislava was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 630

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

You can expect to pay from R 630 to R 2 971 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 630, which is on 2025-11-12.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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