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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg | Serdika | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Erdberg | Serdika | No tags | ||||
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Get from Vienna to Sofia
The journey takes about 21 hours, and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Sofia?
Stops in Vienna
- A
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria - B
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria - DEngerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
- EFelberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
- FTriester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - Ebulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Sofia by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia start from $68. The average price for this route is around $115. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Vienna to Sofia?
The average bus travel time from Vienna to Sofia is 21h, covering a distance of 813 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h and is operated by Air Kona.
Which bus companies service the Vienna to Sofia route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Vienna to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Sofia at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Sofia?
A bus trip from Vienna to Sofia generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Vienna to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Air Kona, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Vienna to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Air Kona, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Vienna to Sofia was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $89To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $89 to $228 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-12-08.
Usually Infobus, Air Kona will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
