How much does a bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna cost?

The bus ticket price from Sofia to Vienna starts at R 764. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Vienna is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Sofia to Vienna?

The average travel time between Sofia and Vienna is around 20h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h. This is the time it takes to travel the 819 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Sofia and Vienna?

The number of buses from Sofia to Vienna can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Sofia to Vienna by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Sofia to Vienna?

When taking the bus from Sofia to Vienna, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Arda Tur, Infobus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Vienna?

Buses travelling between Sofia and Vienna leave from Serdika or Sofia Airport and arrive at Erdberg, Hbf, Vienna Airport.

Bus Sofia to Vienna from R 730 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:45	Serdika	1d 1h	02:25	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	15h 10m	06:40	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	No tags
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	1d 1h	02:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	21h 30m	22:15	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	22h 5m	22:50	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	19h 25m	17:15	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Serdika	15h 1m	00:01	Erdberg	CheapestFastest
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Serdika	15h 10m	06:40	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	22h 25m	23:10	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf	No tags
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	No tags
Bus	21:45	Serdika	23h 20m	20:05	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	21h 30m	22:15	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Serdika	19h 25m	17:15	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	22h 25m	23:10	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	23h 10m	21:00	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	21h 30m	22:15	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	21h 50m	22:35	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	22h 5m	22:50	Erdberg	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:22 AM EET.

Get from Sofia to Vienna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 764, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

20h 45mAverage duration

813 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 284 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Arda Tur

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi1.6

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5279 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1944 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at R 967

Union Ivkoni Sofia Vienna recent customer reviews

Staff was nice and bus on time. Two things i didn't like: First, hours of tv-programm. Even at 2am, there was a movie on. Second, heating system was turned on too high - made it hard to relax.

Alexandra Z.

4 February 2020

Air Kona

4.5/53 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

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Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Vienna?

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 Vienna

A - Erdberg

B - Hbf

C - Vienna Airport

D - Stadion Center

E - Westbahnhof

F - Matzleinsdorferplatz

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Vienna by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna cost?
The bus ticket price from Sofia to Vienna starts at R 764. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Vienna is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Sofia to Vienna?
The average travel time between Sofia and Vienna is around 20h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h. This is the time it takes to travel the 819 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Sofia and Vienna?
The number of buses from Sofia to Vienna can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Sofia to Vienna by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Sofia to Vienna?
When taking the bus from Sofia to Vienna, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Arda Tur, Infobus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Vienna?
Buses travelling between Sofia and Vienna leave from Serdika or Sofia Airport and arrive at Erdberg, Hbf, Vienna Airport.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 1 251

11/11

R 1 188

Today

R 881

13/11

R 1 097

14/11

R 1 475

15/11

R 1 025

16/11

R 1 469

17/11

R 896

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Vienna was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 881

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

You can expect to pay from R 881 to R 2 230 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 896, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Arda Tur, Infobus 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.