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

today
$53
tomorrow
$100
Wednesday
Thursday
$52
Friday
$62
Saturday
$47
Sunday
$62

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 22h 10m 1:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 10:55 PM Bratislava Nivy Central Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 21h 55m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 7:45 PM Bratislava Nivy Central Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 25h 21m 1:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 2:06 AM Bratislava Einsteinova  Economy $53
FlixBus 22h 6m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 7:56 PM Bratislava Einsteinova  Economy $53
FlixBus 25h 25m 1:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 2:10 AM Bratislava Most SNP  Economy $53

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Racic Eurobus 14h 30m 3:00 PM Sofia pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop 4:30 AM Bratislava Train station  Economy $100
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Bratislava via Budapest, you can save more than $57? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 45m
      0
      9:45 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      11:16 AM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
      • Waiting Time 0h 14m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      2:30 PM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 4h 15m longer, but you will save $57

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 22h 10m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 8:00 PM Bratislava Most SNP  Economy $52
FlixBus 22h 10m 1:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 10:55 PM Bratislava Nivy Central Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 22h 6m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 7:56 PM Bratislava Einsteinova  Economy $52
FlixBus 25h 25m 1:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 2:10 AM Bratislava Most SNP  Economy $53
FlixBus 22h 55m 1:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 11:40 PM Bratislava Nivy Central Bus Station  Economy $53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Bratislava via Budapest, you can save more than $16? 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
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
      • Waiting Time 11h 34m
    • RegioJet
      2h 55m
      0
      10:50 PM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      1:45 AM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      0
      RegioJet
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 7h 54m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 45m 9:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 2:30 PM Bratislava Nivy Central Bus Station  Economy $62
FlixBus 22h 6m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 7:56 PM Bratislava Einsteinova  Economy $73
FlixBus 22h 10m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 8:00 PM Bratislava Most SNP  Economy $73
Racic Eurobus 13h 40m 11:15 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 11:55 PM Bratislava Nivy Central Bus Station  Basic $102
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Bratislava via Budapest, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 45m
      0
      9:45 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      11:16 AM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
      • Waiting Time 0h 14m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      2:30 PM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 5h 5m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 45m 9:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 2:30 PM Bratislava Nivy Central Bus Station  Economy $47
FlixBus 22h 10m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 8:00 PM Bratislava Most SNP  Economy $60
FlixBus 22h 6m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 7:56 PM Bratislava Einsteinova  Economy $60
FlixBus 23h 45m 1:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 12:30 AM Bratislava Most SNP  Economy $61
FlixBus 23h 41m 1:45 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 12:26 AM Bratislava Einsteinova  Economy $61

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 22h 10m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 8:00 PM Bratislava Most SNP  Economy $62
FlixBus 21h 55m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 7:45 PM Bratislava Nivy Central Bus Station  Economy $62
FlixBus 22h 6m 10:50 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 7:56 PM Bratislava Einsteinova  Economy $62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Bratislava via Budapest, you can save more than $26? 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
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
      • Waiting Time 11h 34m
    • RegioJet
      2h 55m
      0
      10:50 PM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      1:45 AM
      Bratislava
      Nivy Central Bus Station
      0
      RegioJet
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 8h 5m longer, but you will save $26

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sofia to Bratislava is $44 on 5/15/2026. 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Sofia to Bratislava. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sofia and Bratislava.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 buses from Sofia to Bratislava, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Bratislava, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Bratislava

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Racic Eurobus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Sofia to Bratislava in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava starting from $44!

Cheapest Bus $44
Fastest Bus 12h 40m
Earliest Bus 1:45 AM
Latest Bus 10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 482.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Racic Eurobus

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Bratislava

Every day, 5 buses from 2 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 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/19
Monday 04/20
$53
Tuesday 04/21
$100
Wednesday 04/22
Thursday 04/23
$52
Friday 04/24
$62
Saturday 04/25
$47
Sunday 04/26
$62
Monday 04/27
Tuesday 04/28
$100
Wednesday 04/29
$52
Thursday 04/30
$62
Friday 05/01
$55
Saturday 05/02
$56
Sunday 05/03
Monday 05/04
$61
Tuesday 05/05
$73
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$53
Saturday 05/09
$49
Sunday 05/10
Monday 05/11
$58
Tuesday 05/12
$58
Wednesday 05/13
$58
Thursday 05/14
Friday 05/15
$44
Saturday 05/16

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 $44, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Bratislava. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $62.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Bratislava, with $44. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $101.

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.

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 $44 and takes 16h 45m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $44 and $102. 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 5 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 $102. 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 and Racic Eurobus. 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 and Racic Eurobus.

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.

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

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 5 daily trips between Sofia and Bratislava. 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.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Sofia to Bratislava?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Sofia and Bratislava change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

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

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