Bus Sofia to Bratislava: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Bratislava

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Bratislava from various bus operators like FlixBus, Racic Eurobus or Union Ivkoni for the next days.

today

$50

tomorrow

$35

Sunday

Monday

$57

Tuesday

Wednesday

$45

Thursday

$63

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 45m	9:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 9:45:00 PM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	22h 55m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 1:45:00 AM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
FlixBus	25h 25m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:10 AM	Bratislava	Most SNP	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 1:45:00 AM to Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
Racic Eurobus	13h 40m	11:15 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:55 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from Racic Eurobus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/5/2025 11:15:00 AM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	15h 30m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:30 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Basic	$35	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	22h 10m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Bratislava	Most SNP	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 10:50:00 PM to Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
FlixBus	22h 6m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	7:56 PM	Bratislava	Einsteinova	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 10:50:00 PM to Einsteinova, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:56:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 6m
Racic Eurobus	14h 30m	3:00 PM	Sofia	pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop	4:30 AM	Bratislava	Train station	Economy	$107	A Bus from Racic Eurobus goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Train station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	23h 10m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Bratislava	Most SNP	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
FlixBus	23h 20m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	9:10 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m
FlixBus	23h 6m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	8:56 PM	Bratislava	Einsteinova	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to Einsteinova, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:56:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 6m
FlixBus	22h 10m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:55 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 1:45:00 AM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
FlixBus	25h 25m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:10 AM	Bratislava	Most SNP	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/8/2025 1:45:00 AM to Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Bratislava via Budapest, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  29h 0m
  
  0
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:16 AM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 31m
- RegioJet
  
  2h 55m
  
  0
  
  10:50 PM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  1:45 AM
  
  Bratislava
  Nivy Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from RegioJet goes from Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) at 12/7/2025 10:50:00 PM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Travel time is 7h 50m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 45m	9:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 9:45:00 PM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	25h 25m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:10 AM	Bratislava	Most SNP	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 1:45:00 AM to Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
FlixBus	25h 21m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:06 AM	Bratislava	Einsteinova	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 1:45:00 AM to Einsteinova, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 21m
FlixBus	22h 10m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Bratislava	Most SNP	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 10:50:00 PM to Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
FlixBus	22h 55m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 1:45:00 AM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 10m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	10:55 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 AM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
FlixBus	22h 55m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Bratislava	Nivy Central Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 AM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
FlixBus	25h 25m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:10 AM	Bratislava	Most SNP	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 AM to Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
FlixBus	25h 21m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	2:06 AM	Bratislava	Einsteinova	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 AM to Einsteinova, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 21m
FlixBus	22h 10m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Bratislava	Most SNP	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/11/2025 10:50:00 PM to Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Bratislava via Budapest, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  28h 10m
  
  0
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:16 AM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 12/10/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 31m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  12:55 AM
  
  Bratislava
  Nivy Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) at 12/11/2025 10:15:00 PM to Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Travel time is 7h 0m longer, but you will save $21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sofia to Bratislava is $35 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Bratislava

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Sofia to Bratislava. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Sofia and Bratislava.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 17 buses from Sofia to Bratislava, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Bratislava, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Bratislava

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Racic Eurobus and Union Ivkoni that travel 7 times every day by bus from Sofia to Bratislava in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	12h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:45 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	482.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Racic Eurobus and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Bratislava

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Sofia for Bratislava: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$50

Saturday 12/06

$35

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$57

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$45

Thursday 12/11

$63

Friday 12/12

$48

Saturday 12/13

$74

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$69

Wednesday 12/17

$60

Thursday 12/18

$58

Friday 12/19

$79

Saturday 12/20

$42

Sunday 12/21

$73

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Bratislava

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

With a price starting from $35, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Bratislava. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $58.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Bratislava, with $35. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $106.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Bratislava

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 Sofia to Bratislava 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 Sofia to Bratislava, 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 Sofia to Bratislava are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Bratislava

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

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

Nivy Central Bus Station

Bottova 6654/7

Hurbanovo Námestie

Nové Mesto

Tomášikova 3496/56

Train station

Námestie Franza Liszta 1

Einsteinova

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Bratislava

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Bratislava bus

How much does a Sofia Bratislava bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 14h 30m to reach Bratislava. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $107. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bratislava.

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

Every day, the Sofia to Bratislava bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sofia to Bratislava is offered by Racic Eurobus and takes 12h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $107. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Bratislava?

The earliest bus arriving in Bratislava from Sofia starts at 1:45 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 Sofia to Bratislava?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Bratislava starts at 10:50 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 Sofia Bratislava route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Bratislava?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Bratislava 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, Racic Eurobus and Union Ivkoni.

What can I take with me on the Sofia to Bratislava 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 Sofia Bratislava 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 Sofia Bratislava 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 Sofia to Bratislava on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sofia and to Bratislava

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