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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Bratislava
Cheapest price
€53
Average price
€68
Fastest journey
14 h 30 m
Average duration
20 h 38 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
776 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Bratislava will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
Of the 9 buses that leave Sofia for Bratislava on Thu, Dec 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct buses cover the 776 km distance in an average of 20 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 30 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest buses will take 22 h 15 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sofia to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. 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 bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 776 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€67 Average price Cheapest | €115 Average price | €80 Average price |
16h 22m Average total duration 15h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 63h 38m Average total duration 63h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sofia to Bratislava bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Bratislava buses for tomorrow, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6225755 | 1:00 PM София, (Sofia) | 14h30 | 3:30 AM Bratislava | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 22h15 | 7:05 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 22h10 | 7:00 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 22h06 | 6:56 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 34h00 | 6:50 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Bratislava
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Buses from Sofia to Bratislava run on average 8 times per day, taking around 15h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €24 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 30m.
Distance 776 km |
Average bus duration 15h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 30m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, RACIC, FlixBus from Sofia to BratislavaYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Bratislava with Ourbus, RACIC, FlixBus for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Bratislava
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Bratislava 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 Bratislava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Bratislava
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket 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
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