What is the distance between Vienna and Sofia?

The distance separating Vienna and Sofia is 508 miles (819 km).

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

If you're headed to Sofia from Vienna, chances are that your bus will leave from Stadion Center and arrive at Serdika. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rotunda of St George, Museum of Socialist Art, Russian Church of St Nicholas, Ivan Vazov National Theater and Vitosha Boulevard.

Bus Vienna to Sofia from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Erdberg	21h 35m	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
8:30pm	Erdberg	14h	11:30am	Serdika	Fastest
6:30pm	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	16h	11:30am	Serdika	No tags
9:10pm	Stadion Center	14h 45m	12:55pm	Serdika	No tags
11:20am	Hbf	21h 15m	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Erdberg	21h 35m	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
8:30pm	Erdberg	14h	11:30am	Serdika	Fastest
9:30pm	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	14h 25m	12:55pm	Serdika	No tags
10:05pm	Erdberg	1d	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags
11:20am	Hbf	21h 15m	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30pm	Erdberg	20h 5m	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
8:30pm	Erdberg	14h	11:30am	Serdika	Fastest
9:10pm	Stadion Center	14h 45m	12:55pm	Serdika	No tags
2:00am	Erdberg	20h 45m	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags
2:10am	Erdberg	20h 35m	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:25pm	Erdberg	17h 45m	11:10am	Serdika	Cheapest
8:30pm	Erdberg	14h	11:30am	Serdika	Fastest
6:30pm	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	16h	11:30am	Serdika	No tags
9:10pm	Stadion Center	14h 45m	12:55pm	Serdika	No tags
1:45am	Erdberg	21h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Sofia on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30pm	Erdberg	20h 5m	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
8:30pm	Erdberg	14h	11:30am	Serdika	Fastest
8:00pm	Vienna International Busterminal Erdberg	15h 50m	12:50pm	Serdika	No tags
11:10pm	Erdberg	19h 50m	8:00pm	Serdika	No tags
3:00am	Erdberg	15h	7:00pm	Serdika	No tags

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Bus Vienna to Sofia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70

Average bus trip duration20h 5m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure1:45am

Distance505 miles (813 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,805 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.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,924 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 1924 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 $56

Union Ivkoni Vienna Sofia recent customer reviews

Totally disappointing bus arriving 3 hours late at Vienna and 9 hours late at Sofia. Rude staff and disgusting conditions inside the bus and the chairs are terrible like there are rocks inside on both sides. Will definitely not recommand to anyone

Alex Q.

July 16, 2022

Don’t choose this company!!! Veeeeery low hygiene! Very rude drivers who wear their masks only on borders!!! Toilet didn’t work! I’m sure they won’t to repair it at all.

Ivan I.

December 22, 2020

Arda Tur

3/5246 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.7

Based on 246 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Arda Tur ticket prices on this trip start at $87

Arda Tur Vienna Sofia recent customer reviews

Бях уведомена за закъснението във Виена, а в България беше по вина на граничните власти. Пътуването беше без забележка

Mariya B.

April 14, 2019

Infobus

4/5486 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.8

Karat-S

4/5274 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Air Kona

4.5/53 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

BG bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Infobus, Itabus, RegioJet, FlixTrain

Vienna to Sofia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Sofia?

Stops in Vienna

A - Stadion Center

B - Hbf

C - Erdberg

D - Vienna Airport

E - Westbahnhof

F - Matzleinsdorferplatz

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions for your trip Vienna - Sofia

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

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

Best price found

10/05

$63

10/06

$65

Today

$58

10/08

$61

10/09

$58

10/10

$44

10/11

$56

10/12

$49

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Sofia was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $106 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-10-10.

Usually Infobus, Arda Tur 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Vienna and Sofia!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Vienna to Sofia, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Vienna to Sofia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Vienna to Sofia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Next departures

Bus Vienna to Sofia: Trip Overview

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Union Ivkoni Vienna Sofia recent customer reviews

Arda Tur Vienna Sofia recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Sofia?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Vienna - Sofia

What is the distance between Vienna and Sofia?

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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