The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Vienna
Cheapest price
€70
Average price
€78
Fastest journey
15 h 10 m
Average duration
19 h 44 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
818 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Vienna will cost around €78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
Of the 7 buses that leave Sofia for Vienna on Thu, Apr 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 818 km distance in an average of 19 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 10 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 22 h 5 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50PM19h25София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)05:15PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50PM20h30София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)06:20PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz€711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus01:45AM25h40София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)02:25AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€771One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus01:45AM25h25София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)02:10AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz€781One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus01:45AM22h05София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)10:50PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€781One-way1 transfer
004:00PM15h10Sofia (София)06:10AMVienna€921One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50PM19h25София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)05:15PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50PM20h30София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)06:20PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz€711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus01:45AM21h30София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)10:15PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€781One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus01:45AM22h05София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)10:50PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€781One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Sofia to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 818 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€60 Average price Cheapest | €154 Average price |
17h 6m Average total duration 16h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sofia to Vienna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Vienna buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1:00 PM Sofia (София) | 15h10 | 4:10 AM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
6492083 | 1:30 PM Sofia (София) | 16h00 | 5:30 AM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 19h00 | 1:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 22h45 | 5:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 22h40 | 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 25h25 | 12:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 22h05 | 8:50 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 25h40 | 12:25 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 21h30 | 8:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Vienna
Buses from Sofia to Vienna run on average 6 times per day, taking around 16h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 818 km distance in 15h 10m.
Distance 818 km |
Average bus duration 16h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 10m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Karat-S, FlixBus, ArdaTur, City Lines, Citylines from Sofia to ViennaYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Vienna with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Karat-S, FlixBus, ArdaTur, City Lines, Citylines for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sofia to Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Vienna 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 Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Karat-S
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Karat-S
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Karat-S
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Karat-S
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Karat-S
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sofia to Vienna
- 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
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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