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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bratislava to Sofia
Cheapest price
€77
Average price
€91
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
20 h 58 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
776 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Sofia will cost around €91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bratislava for Sofia on Sun, Nov 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct buses cover the 776 km distance in an average of 20 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bratislava to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €20, and a bus costs an average of €38.
Distance: 776 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€61 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
16h 9m Average total duration 15h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bratislava to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Sofia buses for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 25h20 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 24h25 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 24h15 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:23 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 24h12 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 32h45 | 7:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
 6171028 | 10:59 PM Bratislava | 14h31 | 1:30 PM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Sofia
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Buses from Bratislava to Sofia run on average 10 times per day, taking around 15h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 776 km distance in 14h 31m.
Distance 776 km |
Average bus duration 15h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 31m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, RACIC, FlixBus, Racic Eurobus from Bratislava to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Sofia with Ourbus, RACIC, FlixBus, Racic Eurobus for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bratislava to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Sofia by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bratislava to Sofia
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
WifiTaxisAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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