How far is Sofia from Bratislava?

The distance covered from Sofia to Bratislava is 777 km (482 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sofia to Bratislava?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Serdika, in Sofia, and end it at Petržalka Einsteinova, in Bratislava.

Bus Sofia to Bratislava from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Sofia to Bratislava on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	Serdika	17h 20m	2:05pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Serdika	1d 2h	10:55pm	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 10h	7:50am	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	22h 10m	8:00pm	Most SNP	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	22h 6m	7:56pm	Petržalka Einsteinova	No tags

Get from Sofia to Bratislava

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

21h 55mAverage Duration

772 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,313 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Bratislava?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in Bratislava

A - Petržalka Einsteinova

B - Most SNP

C - AS Mlynské nivy

D - Bratislava Airport

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Bratislava by bus

How far is Sofia from Bratislava?
The distance covered from Sofia to Bratislava is 777 km (482 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sofia to Bratislava?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Serdika, in Sofia, and end it at Petržalka Einsteinova, in Bratislava.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-12

$51

11-13

$158

Today

$158

11-15

$52

11-16

No data

11-17

No data

11-18

$158

11-19

$52

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Bratislava, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $158 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-15.