What's the distance between Sofia and Bratislava by coach?

The distance between Sofia and Bratislava by coach is approximately 482 miles (777 km).

How can I travel from Sofia to Bratislava avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Sofia to Bratislava from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Sofia to Bratislava on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Serdika	17h 20m	14:05	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags
Bus	21:45	Serdika	1d 2h	22:55	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 10h	07:50	BTS Airport	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	22h 10m	20:00	Most SNP	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	22h 6m	19:56	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 £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

21h 55mAverage duration

479 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.7

Union Ivkoni

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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 by bus from Sofia to Bratislava

What's the distance between Sofia and Bratislava by coach?
The distance between Sofia and Bratislava by coach is approximately 482 miles (777 km).
How can I travel from Sofia to Bratislava avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£86

14/11

£86

Today

£28

16/11

No data

17/11

No data

18/11

£86

19/11

£29

20/11

£86

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Bratislava was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £28

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 £28 to £86 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 £29, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus 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.