What is the distance between Sofia and Vienna?

The distance between the two cities is 508 miles (819 km).

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

If you're headed to Vienna from Sofia, chances are that your bus will depart from Serdika and arrive at Erdberg. These are the most popular 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 Vienna?

Once in Vienna, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Christmas Markets in Vienna, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Leopold Museum, Karlskirche and Spanish Riding School.

Bus Sofia to Vienna from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Vienna on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	1d 1h	2:25am	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	15h 10m	6:40am	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	16h	7:30am	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Serdika	15h 10m	6:10am	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	1d 1h	2:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	21h 30m	10:15pm	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	22h 5m	10:50pm	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	19h 25m	5:15pm	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Vienna on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Serdika	15h 1m	12:01am	Erdberg	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	16h 20m	5:20am	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	15h 10m	6:40am	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	22h 25m	11:10pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	16h 20m	5:20am	Hbf	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	16h	7:30am	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Serdika	23h 20m	8:05pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	21h 30m	10:15pm	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Vienna on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	19h 25m	5:15pm	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Serdika	15h 10m	6:10am	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	16h	7:30am	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	22h 25m	11:10pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	23h 10m	9:00pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	21h 30m	10:15pm	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	21h 50m	10:35pm	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	22h 5m	10:50pm	Erdberg	No tags

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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 $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

20h 45mAverage Duration

504 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,284 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.

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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $55

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.

February 4, 2020

Air Kona

4.5/53 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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

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 traveling from Sofia to Vienna by bus

What is the distance between Sofia and Vienna?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Vienna?
What are the best sights and things to do in Vienna?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$72

11/11

$68

Today

$51

11/13

$63

11/14

$84

11/15

$59

11/16

$84

11/17

$51

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Vienna was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $51

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 $51 to $127 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 $51 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.