Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 29 August
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Serdika	19h	15:45	Erdberg	CheapestFastest
Bus	22:50	Serdika	21h	18:50	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	20h 30m	18:20	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 30 August
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:15	Serdika	1d 4h	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	Cheapest
Bus	22:50	Serdika	19h 25m	17:15	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	11:20	Serdika	23h 20m	09:40	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 31 August
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Serdika	20h 10m	06:30	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	22:50	Serdika	19h 25m	17:15	Erdberg	Fastest
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
Bus	01:45	Serdika	21h 30m	22:15	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	21h 50m	22:35	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 1 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Serdika	20h 10m	06:30	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	22:50	Serdika	19h 25m	17:15	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	20h 30m	18:20	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 2 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:15	Serdika	1d 4h	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	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	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	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

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 3 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Serdika	15h 10m	23:10	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	15h 10m	23:10	Vienna Central Bus Station VIB	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	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: Today at 1:10 PM EEST.

Get from Sofia to Vienna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just NOK 479, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

19h 25mAverage 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

3.5/515 411 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Karat-S

4.1/5350 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi1.4

Arda Tur

3.2/5283 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.9

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52 084 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.9

Based on 2084 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 about the Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at NOK 668

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

4.1/56 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.7

Infobus

3.9/5497 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

AT bus companies:FlixBus, Metro Turizm, LIKEBUS, Openline, Union Ivkoni, AvtoExpress Dnipro, Arda Tur

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 NOK 479. The average price for this route is around NOK 896. 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 19h 25m, covering a distance of 811 km. The fastest bus gets 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, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, 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 trip from Sofia to Vienna produces an estimated 20.253625 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 Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 350 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

27/08

NOK 703

28/08

NOK 998

Today

NOK 1 062

30/08

NOK 1 153

31/08

NOK 1 016

01/09

NOK 782

02/09

NOK 679

03/09

NOK 631

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Vienna was searched and found on 03 Sept 2026 with a price of NOK 631

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 NOK 631 to NOK 2 009 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 NOK 631, which is on 2026-09-03.