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, Arda Tur or Air Kona for the next days.

today

$81

tomorrow

$87

Thursday

$81

Friday

$59

Saturday

$69

Sunday

$69

Monday

$82

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	33h 10m	11:25 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 11/3/2026 11:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/5/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 10m
FlixBus	29h 45m	11:45 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	6:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/3/2026 11:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/5/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 45m
FlixBus	25h 5m	7:30 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 11/3/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/4/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
Karat-S	16h 0m	6:30 PM	Vienna	Central Station	11:30 AM	Sofia	Serdika	Basic	$88	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/3/2026 6:30:00 PM to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/4/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Air Kona	14h 0m	8:30 PM	Vienna	Central Station	11:30 AM	Sofia	Serdika	Economy	$87	A Bus from Air Kona goes from Central Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/4/2026 8:30:00 PM to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/5/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	28h 5m	1:25 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	6:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/4/2026 1:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/5/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 5m
FlixBus	29h 20m	11:15 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	5:35 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/4/2026 11:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/5/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
Arda Tur	14h 25m	9:30 PM	Vienna	Central Station	12:55 PM	Sofia	Serdika	Economy	$96	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/4/2026 9:30:00 PM to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/5/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	24h 35m	8:00 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 11/5/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/6/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
Air Kona	14h 0m	8:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from Air Kona goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 11/5/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/6/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	29h 45m	11:45 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	6:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/5/2026 11:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/7/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 45m
FlixBus	28h 5m	1:25 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	6:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/5/2026 1:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/6/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	17h 0m	11:00 PM	Vienna	Central Station	5:00 PM	Sofia	Bratya Miladinovi	Economy	$59	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Central Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/6/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bratya Miladinovi, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/7/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
FlixBus	23h 10m	9:25 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/6/2026 9:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/7/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Air Kona	14h 0m	8:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from Air Kona goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 11/6/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/7/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Karat-S	16h 0m	6:30 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/6/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/7/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Arda Tur	14h 25m	9:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	12:55 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 11/6/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/7/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 15m	10:20 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/7/2026 10:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/8/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
FlixBus	22h 35m	10:00 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 11/7/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/8/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
Air Kona	14h 0m	8:30 PM	Vienna	Central Station	11:30 AM	Sofia	Serdika	Economy	$87	A Bus from Air Kona goes from Central Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/7/2026 8:30:00 PM to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/8/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Arda Tur	14h 25m	9:30 PM	Vienna	Central Station	12:55 PM	Sofia	Serdika	Economy	$96	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/7/2026 9:30:00 PM to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/8/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 15m	10:20 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/8/2026 10:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/9/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
FlixBus	22h 35m	10:00 AM	Vienna	Erdberg	9:35 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 11/8/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/9/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
FlixBus	28h 5m	1:25 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	6:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/8/2026 1:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/9/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 5m
FlixBus	29h 20m	11:15 AM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	5:35 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/8/2026 11:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/9/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Bratislava, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- RegioJet
  
  33h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:50 PM
  
  Vienna
  Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
  
  12:10 AM
  
  Bratislava
  Most SNP
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from RegioJet goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/8/2026 10:50:00 PM to Most SNP, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 11/9/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  24h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Bratislava
  Nivy Central Bus Station
  
  9:35 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $52
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nivy Central Bus Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 11/9/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/10/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
Travel time is 10h 30m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Air Kona	14h 0m	8:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Air Kona goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 11/9/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/10/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Karat-S	16h 0m	6:30 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:30 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from Karat-S goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 11/9/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/10/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Arda Tur	14h 25m	9:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	12:55 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 11/9/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/10/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Vienna to Sofia is $49 on 11/24/2026. 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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Vienna to Sofia. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Vienna and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 28 buses from Vienna to Sofia, while Night sees the fewest connections between Vienna and Sofia, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Vienna to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Arda Tur and Air Kona that travel 7 times every day by bus from Vienna to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia starting from $49!

Cheapest Bus	$49
Fastest Bus	15h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	508.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Arda Tur, Air Kona, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Vienna to Sofia

Every day, 7 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 11/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

Tuesday 11/03

$81

Wednesday 11/04

$87

Thursday 11/05

$81

Friday 11/06

$87

Saturday 11/07

$69

Sunday 11/08

$69

Monday 11/09

$87

Tuesday 11/10

$55

Wednesday 11/11

$60

Thursday 11/12

$62

Friday 11/13

$87

Saturday 11/14

$62

Sunday 11/15

$71

Monday 11/16

$87

Tuesday 11/17

$54

Wednesday 11/18

$55

Thursday 11/19

$56

Friday 11/20

$59

Saturday 11/21

$61

Sunday 11/22

$62

Monday 11/23

$87

Tuesday 11/24

$49

Wednesday 11/25

$53

Thursday 11/26

$51

Friday 11/27

$55

Saturday 11/28

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 $49, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Vienna to Sofia. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $82.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia, with $49. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $69.

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	$69
Fastest Bus	23h 15m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Last Bus	11:15 AM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	11/3/2026

Karat-S from Vienna to Sofia

Here you will find the key facts about the Karat-S bus route Vienna to Sofia:

Cheapest Price	$86
Fastest Bus	17h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:30 PM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	11/2/2026

Air Kona from Vienna to Sofia

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

Cheapest Price	$81
Fastest Bus	15h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	11/3/2026

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

Alexander Nevski Sq. Bus Stop

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

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 $49 and takes 18h 0m 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 $49 and $113. 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 7 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 $87. 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 7:30 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 9:30 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, Arda Tur and Air Kona. 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, Arda Tur and Air Kona.

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?

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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!