How much is the bus ticket from Venice to Sofia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Venice to Sofia start at R 892. The average price for this route is around R 1 242. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Venice to Sofia?

The average bus journey time from Venice to Sofia is 20h 45m, covering a distance of 937 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Venice to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Venice to Sofia?

The earliest bus departs from Venice to Sofia at 07:05. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Venice to Sofia?

A bus trip from Venice to Sofia produces an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Venice to Sofia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Venice to Sofia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Venice to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Venice to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Venice to Sofia from R 808 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Venice to Sofia on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:00	Venice Mestre Train Station	18h	16:00	Serdika	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Venice to Sofia on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	22h 30m	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	11:50	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	20h 45m	09:35	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Venice Tronchetto Train Station	21h 5m	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Venice to Sofia on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	1d 3h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	Venice Mestre Train Station	18h 45m	16:30	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	11:50	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	20h 45m	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	20:45	Venice Mestre Train Station	22h 10m	19:55	Sofia Terminal 2	No tags
Bus	11:30	Venice Tronchetto Train Station	21h 5m	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:16 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Venice to Sofia

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Sofia. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 344, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12h 10mAverage duration

930 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 892 - R 2 784	Average duration20h 45m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 344 - R 1 940	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Venice and Sofia?

Stops in Venice

A
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 38, 30135 Venezia, Italy
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B
Viale Stazione - Venezia Mestre
Viale Stazione 6, 30171 Venezia, Italy
C
Mestre
Viale Stazione 36, 30171 Mestre - Venice
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D
Venice Airport
E
Mestre Tangenziale
Rotonda Romea, 1, 30175 Venezia VE, Italy
F
fermata dell'autobus Venezia
Via de le Motte, 25, 30141 Venezia, Italy

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
Visit page
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
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 501 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 950 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

BG Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Venice to Sofia by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Venice to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Venice to Sofia start at R 892. The average price for this route is around R 1 242. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Venice to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Venice to Sofia is 20h 45m, covering a distance of 937 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Venice to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Venice to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Venice to Sofia at 07:05. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Venice to Sofia?
A bus trip from Venice to Sofia produces an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Venice to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Venice to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Venice to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Venice to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/12

R 1 209

02/12

No data

Today

R 808

04/12

R 1 520

05/12

R 1 417

06/12

R 1 063

07/12

No data

08/12

R 812

The cheapest trip from Venice to Sofia was searched and found on 03 Dec 2025 with a price of R 808

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

You can expect to pay from R 808 to R 2 147 for a bus ticket from Venice to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 812, which is on 2025-12-08.

Usually Union Ivkoni 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.