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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bratislava to Sofia from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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Sunday

$56

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Tuesday

$55

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Thursday

$49

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 40m	5:30 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/8/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/9/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
FlixBus	20h 55m	1:50 AM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/8/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/8/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	20h 50m	1:20 PM	Bratislava	Most SNP	11:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/8/2026 1:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/9/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
FlixBus	20h 47m	1:23 PM	Bratislava	Einsteinova	11:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Einsteinova, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/8/2026 1:23:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/9/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 47m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 55m	1:50 AM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/10/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/10/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	24h 40m	7:55 AM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/10/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/11/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
FlixBus	25h 15m	7:20 AM	Bratislava	Most SNP	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/10/2026 7:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/11/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 15m
FlixBus	25h 12m	7:23 AM	Bratislava	Einsteinova	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Einsteinova, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/10/2026 7:23:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/11/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 12m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 55m	1:50 AM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/12/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/12/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	27h 40m	1:50 AM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/12/2026 1:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/13/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
FlixBus	23h 10m	11:35 PM	Bratislava	Most SNP	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/12/2026 11:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/13/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
FlixBus	23h 7m	11:38 PM	Bratislava	Einsteinova	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Einsteinova, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 3/12/2026 11:38:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 3/13/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 7m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bratislava to Sofia is $41 on 3/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bratislava and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Bratislava and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Bratislava to Sofia. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Bratislava and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 4 buses from Bratislava to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bratislava and Sofia, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bratislava to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Bratislava to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bratislava to Sofia starting from $41!

Cheapest Bus	$41
Fastest Bus	17h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:38 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	482.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bratislava to Sofia

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bratislava for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/01

Monday 03/02

Tuesday 03/03

Wednesday 03/04

Thursday 03/05

Friday 03/06

Saturday 03/07

Sunday 03/08

$56

Monday 03/09

Tuesday 03/10

$55

Wednesday 03/11

Thursday 03/12

$49

Friday 03/13

Saturday 03/14

$52

Sunday 03/15

Monday 03/16

Tuesday 03/17

Wednesday 03/18

Thursday 03/19

$56

Friday 03/20

Saturday 03/21

$52

Sunday 03/22

$44

Monday 03/23

$41

Tuesday 03/24

$52

Wednesday 03/25

$55

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

Saturday 03/28

The cheapest time to travel from Bratislava to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bratislava to Sofia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $44, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bratislava to Sofia. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $52.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bratislava to Sofia, with $41. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $56.

How to save money travelling from Bratislava to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bratislava to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bratislava to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bratislava to Sofia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bratislava and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bratislava and Sofia.

Nivy Central Bus Station

Bottova 6654/7

Hurbanovo Námestie

Nové Mesto

Tomášikova 3496/56

Einsteinova

Most SNP

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bratislava to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bratislava to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Bratislava to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bratislava to Sofia bus

How much does a Bratislava Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $41 and takes 24h 10m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bratislava to Sofia?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $41 and $77. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Bratislava to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Bratislava to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bratislava to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Bratislava to Sofia is offered by FlixBus and takes 17h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bratislava to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Bratislava starts at 1:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bratislava to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Bratislava for Sofia starts at 11:38 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bratislava Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Bratislava to Sofia, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bratislava and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Bratislava and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bratislava to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bratislava Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bratislava Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bratislava to Sofia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bratislava to Sofia?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Bratislava and Sofia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bratislava to Sofia

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bratislava and to Sofia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bratislava and to Sofia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!