What is the distance between Bratislava and Sofia?

Bratislava and Sofia are 482 miles (777 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Sofia from Bratislava, chances are that your bus will depart from Petržalka Einsteinova and arrive at Serdika. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rotunda of St George, Statue of Slaveikovs, Ivan Vazov National Theater, Museum of Socialist Art and National Opera and Ballet.

Bus Bratislava to Sofia from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bratislava to Sofia on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	AS Mlynské nivy	12h	5:30pm	Serdika	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	AS Mlynské nivy	14h 31m	3:30pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Autobusová stanica	12h	6:00pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Autobusová stanica	14h 31m	3:30pm	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:07 AM CET.

Get from Bratislava to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

14h 31mAverage Duration

480 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Sofia?

Stops in Bratislava

A
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
B
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
Bratislava Airport
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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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
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D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

BG bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bratislava to Sofia by bus

What is the distance between Bratislava and Sofia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bratislava to Sofia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/20

$110

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$36

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$47

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$110

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$50

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $110 for a bus ticket from Bratislava to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-22.