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Compare all timetables for the bus from Vienna to Sofia

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Vienna to Sofia from various bus operators like FlixBus, Arda Tur or Karat-S for the next days.
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tomorrow
Sunday
$58
Monday
$45
Tuesday
$60
Wednesday
Thursday
$66

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 50m 1:55 AM Vienna Erdberg 11:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 20h 45m 2:00 AM Vienna Erdberg 11:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 20h 30m 2:15 AM Vienna Erdberg 11:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 19h 50m 11:10 PM Vienna Erdberg 8:00 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 23h 25m 11:20 PM Vienna Erdberg 11:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Budapest, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      29h 30m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Vienna
      Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
      8:40 PM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 6h 10m
    • FlixBus
      19h 55m
      0
      2:50 AM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      11:45 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $38
    Travel time is 8h 40m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 5m 1:25 AM Vienna Südtirolerplatz Bus Station 6:30 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $45
FlixBus 27h 20m 2:10 AM Vienna Erdberg 6:30 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $45
Air Kona 14h 0m 8:30 PM Vienna Erdberg 11:30 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $83
Arda Tur 14h 25m 9:30 PM Vienna Landstraße 12:55 PM Sofia pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop  Economy $88
Karat-S 16h 0m 6:30 PM Vienna Südtirolerplatz Bus Station 11:30 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $89

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 50m 1:55 AM Vienna Erdberg 11:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 20h 45m 2:00 AM Vienna Erdberg 11:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 20h 30m 2:15 AM Vienna Erdberg 11:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 25h 5m 7:30 AM Vienna Erdberg 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 29h 0m 11:35 AM Vienna Erdberg 5:35 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Budapest, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      24h 35m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Vienna
      Erdberg
      11:16 AM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 1h 14m
    • FlixBus
      20h 5m
      0
      12:30 PM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      9:35 AM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $38
    Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 45m 2:00 AM Vienna Erdberg 11:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $66
FlixBus 20h 35m 2:10 AM Vienna Erdberg 11:45 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $66
FlixBus 27h 20m 2:10 AM Vienna Erdberg 6:30 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $66
FlixBus 20h 5m 12:30 PM Vienna Erdberg 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $66
FlixBus 19h 50m 11:10 PM Vienna Erdberg 8:00 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Sofia via Budapest, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      24h 35m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Vienna
      Erdberg
      11:16 AM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 1h 14m
    • FlixBus
      20h 5m
      0
      12:30 PM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      9:35 AM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $38
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $15

Frequency of bus connections between Vienna and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Vienna and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Vienna to Sofia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Vienna and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 16 buses from Vienna to Sofia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Vienna and Sofia, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/14/2026 costs just $45, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Vienna to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Arda Tur and Karat-S that travel 10 times every day by bus from Vienna to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus $45
Fastest Bus 15h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:55 AM
Latest Bus 11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 508.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Arda Tur, Karat-S and Air Kona

Cheapest bus connections from Vienna to Sofia

Every day, 10 buses from 4 bus companies leave Vienna for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/11/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 09/06
Monday 09/07
Tuesday 09/08
Wednesday 09/09
Thursday 09/10
Friday 09/11
$58
Saturday 09/12
$60
Sunday 09/13
$58
Monday 09/14
$45
Tuesday 09/15
$60
Wednesday 09/16
Thursday 09/17
$66
Friday 09/18
Saturday 09/19
$57
Sunday 09/20
Monday 09/21
$92
Tuesday 09/22
Wednesday 09/23
$63
Thursday 09/24
Friday 09/25
Saturday 09/26
Sunday 09/27
Monday 09/28
$62
Tuesday 09/29
Wednesday 09/30
$58
Thursday 10/01
$59
Friday 10/02
Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Vienna to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $45, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Vienna to Sofia. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $60.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Vienna to Sofia, with $45. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

How to save money travelling from Vienna to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Vienna to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Vienna to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Vienna to Sofia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Vienna and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Vienna and Sofia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Vienna to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Vienna to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Vienna to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Vienna to Sofia bus

How much does a Vienna Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 29h 5m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Vienna to Sofia?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $96. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Vienna to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Vienna to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Vienna to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Vienna to Sofia is offered by Air Kona and takes 15h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $83. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Vienna to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Vienna starts at 1:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Vienna to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Vienna for Sofia starts at 11:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Vienna Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Vienna to Sofia, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Arda Tur and Karat-S. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Vienna and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Arda Tur and Karat-S.

What can I take with me on the Vienna to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Vienna Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Vienna Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Vienna to Sofia on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Vienna to Sofia

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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