How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Vienna start at R 780. The average price for this route is around R 1 210. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 815 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 15h 1m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Sofia to Vienna route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni , Arda Tur , Infobus , Karat-S , 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 trip from Sofia to Vienna produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 R 716 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Serdika	19h	15:45	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	21:45	Serdika	23h 20m	20:05	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	08:00	Serdika	16h 59m	23:59	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 21 December
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	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	22h 25m	23:10	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Serdika	22h 40m	20:30	Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	19h 25m	17:15	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 23 December
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	22:50	Serdika	22h 40m	20:30	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 24 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Serdika	17h 1m	00:01	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	21:45	Serdika	23h 50m	20:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	21:45	Serdika	19h	15:45	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	21:45	Serdika	22h 55m	19:40	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 25 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:45	Serdika	1d	01:00	Hbf	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	22h 25m	23:10	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 26 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:45	Serdika	1d	01:00	Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	01:45	Serdika	22h 25m	23:10	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	21:45	Serdika	23h 20m	20:05	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	21h 30m	22:15	Erdberg	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:24 PM 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 R 780, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

21h 50mAverage duration

815 kmDistance

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
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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

Stops in Vienna

A
Vienna Airport
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B
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
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

3.5/511 653 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 957 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1957 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 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 R 918

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

3/5259 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.7

Infobus

4/5492 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5285 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2

Air Kona

4.5/53 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Vienna by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Vienna start at R 780. The average price for this route is around R 1 210. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 815 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 15h 1m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Vienna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Infobus, Karat-S, 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 trip from Sofia to Vienna produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Vienna?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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

17/12

R 1 144

18/12

R 1 372

Today

R 1 360

20/12

R 1 319

21/12

R 1 444

22/12

R 1 370

23/12

R 1 093

24/12

R 991

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Vienna was searched and found on 24 Dec 2025 with a price of R 991

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 R 991 to R 1 947 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 R 991, which is on 2025-12-24.

Usually FlixBus, Arda Tur, Air Kona 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.