Bus Vienna to Sofia: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Vienna to Sofia

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

today

$137

tomorrow

$75

Sunday

$132

Monday

$93

Tuesday

$61

Wednesday

$91

Thursday

$92

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 55m	3:15 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/19/2025 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
FlixBus	17h 45m	4:25 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/19/2025 4:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	21h 35m	11:00 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$200	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/19/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
FlixBus	21h 15m	11:20 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$200	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/19/2025 11:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Belgrade, you can save more than $52? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  25h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Vienna
  Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Belgrade
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Belgrade (Serbia) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
- Bookaway
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Belgrade
  New Belgrade Bus Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from New Belgrade Bus Station, Belgrade (Serbia) at 12/21/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel time is 6h 15m longer, but you will save $52

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	16h 30m	2:30 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	8:00 PM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	Basic	$75	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/20/2025 2:30:00 AM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Air Kona	14h 0m	8:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$79	A Bus from Air Kona goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Citylines	16h 0m	6:30 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$92	A Bus from Citylines goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/20/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	23h 40m	11:05 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/20/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
FlixBus	21h 35m	11:00 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$239	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 55m	3:15 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/21/2025 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
FlixBus	23h 40m	11:05 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/21/2025 11:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
FlixBus	17h 45m	4:25 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/21/2025 4:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	23h 10m	9:25 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/21/2025 9:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
FlixBus	21h 0m	1:45 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$189	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/21/2025 1:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Belgrade, you can save more than $47? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  25h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Vienna
  Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Belgrade
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Belgrade (Serbia) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
- Bookaway
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Belgrade
  New Belgrade Bus Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from New Belgrade Bus Station, Belgrade (Serbia) at 12/21/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel time is 6h 15m longer, but you will save $47

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Karat-S	16h 0m	6:30 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:30 AM	Sofia	Serdika	Basic	$93	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/22/2025 6:30:00 PM to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	20h 45m	2:00 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/22/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
FlixBus	18h 55m	3:15 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:10 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/22/2025 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
FlixBus	20h 35m	2:10 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/22/2025 2:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Timisoara, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  20h 35m
  
  0
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Vienna
  Erdberg
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Timisoara
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Timisoara (Romania) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  11h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Timisoara
  Bus Stop
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Timisoara (Romania) at 12/24/2025 12:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	16h 30m	2:30 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	8:00 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$61	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/23/2025 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Air Kona	14h 0m	8:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$78	A Bus from Air Kona goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/23/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Citylines	16h 0m	6:30 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Basic	$91	A Bus from Citylines goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/23/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	21h 35m	11:00 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/23/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
FlixBus	21h 15m	11:20 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/23/2025 11:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	27h 20m	2:10 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	6:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	21h 0m	1:45 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/24/2025 1:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
FlixBus	20h 45m	2:00 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/24/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
FlixBus	20h 35m	2:10 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:45 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
FlixBus	21h 35m	11:00 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/25/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Timisoara, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  20h 35m
  
  0
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Vienna
  Erdberg
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Timisoara
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Timisoara (Romania) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  11h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Timisoara
  Bus Stop
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Timisoara (Romania) at 12/24/2025 12:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	26h 0m	6:35 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/25/2025 6:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/26/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
FlixBus	23h 10m	9:25 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/25/2025 9:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/26/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
FlixBus	33h 10m	11:25 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/25/2025 11:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/27/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 10m
FlixBus	32h 50m	11:45 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 12/25/2025 11:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/27/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Timisoara, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  20h 35m
  
  0
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Vienna
  Erdberg
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Timisoara
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Timisoara (Romania) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  11h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Timisoara
  Bus Stop
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Timisoara (Romania) at 12/24/2025 12:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Travel Time is 3h 35m shorter, and you will save $22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Vienna to Sofia is $48 on 1/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Vienna and Sofia

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Vienna to Sofia. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Vienna and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 15 buses from Vienna to Sofia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Vienna and Sofia, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Vienna to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Karat-S that travel 6 times every day by bus from Vienna to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia starting from $48!

Cheapest Bus	$48
Fastest Bus	15h 0m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	508.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Karat-S, Air Kona and Citylines

Cheapest bus connections from Vienna to Sofia

Every day, 6 buses from 5 bus companies leave Vienna for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$137

Saturday 12/20

$179

Sunday 12/21

$132

Monday 12/22

$98

Tuesday 12/23

$102

Wednesday 12/24

$91

Thursday 12/25

$92

Friday 12/26

$91

Saturday 12/27

$109

Sunday 12/28

$78

Monday 12/29

$78

Tuesday 12/30

$81

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$90

Friday 01/02

$91

Saturday 01/03

$48

Sunday 01/04

$73

Monday 01/05

$61

Tuesday 01/06

$63

Wednesday 01/07

$72

Thursday 01/08

$56

Friday 01/09

$55

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Vienna to Sofia

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

With a price starting from $43, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Vienna to Sofia. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $72.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia, with $43. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $130.

How to save money travelling from Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna to Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Vienna to Sofia

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

FlixBus from Vienna to Sofia

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Vienna to Sofia:

Cheapest Price	$91
Fastest Bus	18h 45m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/19/2025

Air Kona from Vienna to Sofia

Here you will find the key facts about the Air Kona bus route Vienna to Sofia:

Cheapest Price	$78
Fastest Bus	15h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in Vienna and Sofia

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

Erdberg

Edbergstarsse 200 A

Reumannplatz

Quellenstraße 64

Stadion Center

Olympiapl. 2

Südtirolerplatz Bus Station

Südtiroler Platz / Wiedner Gürtel

Karlsplatz

Karlsplatz 1-3

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Vienna to Sofia? Compare all modes of transports from Vienna to Sofia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Vienna to Sofia

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

FAQs about the Vienna to Sofia bus

How much does a Vienna Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $48 and takes 17h 30m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $48 and $239. 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 Vienna to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Vienna to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Vienna to Sofia is offered by Air Kona and takes 15h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $79. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Vienna to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Vienna starts at 11:00 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 Vienna to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Vienna for Sofia starts at 11:45 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 Vienna Sofia route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Vienna 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, Union Ivkoni and Karat-S.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Vienna 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 6 daily trips between Vienna 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.

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

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Vienna and Sofia 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 Vienna to Sofia

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 Vienna and to Sofia

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