How far is Sofia from Bratislava?

About 482 miles (777 km) separate Sofia and Bratislava.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Sofia to Bratislava leave from Serdika and arrive at Petržalka Einsteinova. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

Once in Bratislava, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Post-Socialist City Tour, Traditional Christmas Markets, Michael’s Gate & Tower, National Saloon of Wines and Bratislava Castle.

Bus Sofia to Bratislava from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Sofia to Bratislava on November 13
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 $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

21h 55mAverage Duration

479 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,294 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

SK bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 traveling from Sofia to Bratislava by bus

How far is Sofia from Bratislava?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Bratislava?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/11

$110

11/12

$36

Today

$110

11/14

$110

11/15

$36

11/16

No data

11/17

No data

11/18

$110

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $36

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 $36 to $110 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 $36 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Racic Eurobus 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.