Bus from Vienna to Sofia: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Vienna to Sofia on 1 July
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
SerdikaCheapest
Air KonaBus
Erdberg
SerdikaFastest
Arda TurBus
Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A
SerdikaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Erdberg
SerdikaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Erdberg
SerdikaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Erdberg
SerdikaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Hbf
SerdikaNo tags
FlixbusBus
Hbf
SerdikaNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:41 PM CEST.

Get from Vienna to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 187, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
20h 35mAverage duration
810 kmDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Sofia by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia start at PEN 187. The average price for this route is around PEN 292. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Sofia?

    The average bus journey time from Vienna to Sofia is 20h 35m, covering a distance of 810 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h and is operated by Air Kona.

  3. Which bus companies service the Vienna to Sofia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Karat-S, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Air Kona, Infobus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Sofia at 01:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

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

    A bus trip from Vienna to Sofia produces an estimated 20.246825 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from Vienna to Sofia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Air Kona, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.

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

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vienna to Sofia?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Sofia?

    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
28/06
PEN 291
29/06
PEN 262
Today
PEN 308
01/07
PEN 287
02/07
PEN 288
03/07
PEN 277
04/07
PEN 269
05/07
PEN 283
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Sofia was searched and found on 29 Jun 2026 with a price of PEN 262

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 262 to PEN 538 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 269, which is on 2026-07-04.

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