Bus Sofia to Salzburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Salzburg

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

today

tomorrow

$50

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Thursday

$47

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	19h 30m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	2:30 AM	Salzburg	Lastenstrasse	Basic	$50	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/7/2026 8:00:00 AM to Lastenstrasse, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/8/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Union Ivkoni	39h 30m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	10:30 PM	Salzburg	Lastenstrasse	Basic	$58	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/7/2026 8:00:00 AM to Lastenstrasse, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/8/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
FlixBus	19h 40m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Salzburg	P+R South	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/7/2026 10:50:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/8/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	26h 20m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	3:05 AM	Salzburg	P+R South	Economy	$140	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/7/2026 1:45:00 AM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/8/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 40m	10:50 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Salzburg	P+R South	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/12/2026 10:50:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/13/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Union Ivkoni	19h 30m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	2:30 AM	Salzburg	Lastenstrasse	Basic	$50	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/12/2026 8:00:00 AM to Lastenstrasse, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/13/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Union Ivkoni	39h 30m	8:00 AM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	10:30 PM	Salzburg	Lastenstrasse	Basic	$58	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/12/2026 8:00:00 AM to Lastenstrasse, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/13/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
FlixBus	26h 20m	1:45 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	3:05 AM	Salzburg	P+R South	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 3/12/2026 1:45:00 AM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/13/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sofia to Salzburg is $47 on 3/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Salzburg

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

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

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

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Salzburg

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Union Ivkoni that travel 4 times every day by bus from Sofia to Salzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Salzburg starting from $47!

Cheapest Bus	$47
Fastest Bus	18h 30m
Earliest Bus	1:45 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	611.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Salzburg

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sofia for Salzburg: 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

$50

Sunday 03/08

Monday 03/09

Tuesday 03/10

Wednesday 03/11

Thursday 03/12

$47

Friday 03/13

Saturday 03/14

$50

Sunday 03/15

$50

Monday 03/16

$62

Tuesday 03/17

$50

Wednesday 03/18

Thursday 03/19

$49

Friday 03/20

Saturday 03/21

Sunday 03/22

$116

Monday 03/23

$62

Tuesday 03/24

$50

Wednesday 03/25

$116

Thursday 03/26

$57

Friday 03/27

Saturday 03/28

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Salzburg

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

With a price starting from $47, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Salzburg. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $50.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Salzburg, with $47. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Salzburg

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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg, 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 Salzburg are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sofia to Salzburg

These are the most booked bus companies between Sofia to Salzburg from our users.

Union Ivkoni from Sofia to Salzburg

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Sofia to Salzburg:

Cheapest Price	$50
Fastest Bus	18h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Last Bus	8:00 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	2/16/2026

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Salzburg

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

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

P+R South

Salzburg P&R South

Lastenstrasse

Lastenstraße 14

Makartplatz Bus Stop

Hagenau b. Salzburg

Justizgebäude Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Salzburg

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Salzburg bus

How much does a Sofia Salzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $47 and takes 18h 40m to reach Salzburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $47 and $140. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Salzburg.

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

Every day, the Sofia to Salzburg 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 Sofia to Salzburg take?

The fastest bus from Sofia to Salzburg is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 18h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Salzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Salzburg 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 Salzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Salzburg 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 Salzburg route?

When traveling by bus from Sofia to Salzburg, passengers can travel with FlixBus 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 Salzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Salzburg 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 Union Ivkoni.

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

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

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

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 Salzburg

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