How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Vienna start at R 849. The average price for this route is around R 1 314. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Vienna?

The average bus journey time from Sofia to Vienna is 20h 30m, covering a distance of 811 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 15h 10m and is operated by Karat-S .

Which bus companies service the Sofia to Vienna route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Karat-S , Arda Tur , Union Ivkoni , Air Kona , Infobus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Vienna?

The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Vienna at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Vienna?

A bus trip from Sofia to Vienna produces an estimated 20.269775000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Sofia to Vienna?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Air Kona , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Vienna?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sofia to Vienna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Air Kona , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Vienna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Sofia to Vienna from R 996 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 18 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Serdika	15h 10m	23:10	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	15h 10m	23:10	Vienna Central Bus Station VIB	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	No tags
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	1d 4h	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 19 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Serdika	23h 10m	21:00	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	Cheapest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	15h 10m	06:40	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	No tags
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	1d 4h	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 20 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Serdika	19h	15:45	Erdberg	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	Fastest
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	No tags
Bus	01:45	Serdika	1d	00:45	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 21 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Serdika	20h 30m	18:20	Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	15h 10m	23:10	Vienna Central Bus Station VIB	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Serdika	15h 10m	06:40	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	No tags
Bus	09:00	Serdika	15h 10m	23:10	Erdberg	No tags
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Vienna on 24 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Serdika	15h 10m	06:10	Erdberg	CheapestFastest
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Serdika	16h	07:30	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	No tags
Bus	14:00	Serdika	16h 20m	05:20	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:51 PM EEST.

Get from Sofia to Vienna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 849, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

20h 30mAverage duration

811 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Vienna?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Vienna

A
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
B
Vienna Airport
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C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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E
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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F
Stadion Center
Engerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 660 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Karat-S

4.1/5300 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.8

Arda Tur

3.1/5265 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.7/51 995 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1995 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 025

Union Ivkoni Sofia Vienna recent customer reviews

Staff was nice and bus on time. Two things i didn't like: First, hours of tv-programm. Even at 2am, there was a movie on. Second, heating system was turned on too high - made it hard to relax.

Alexandra Z.

4 February 2020

Air Kona

4.5/54 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi2.5

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

AT bus companies:FlixBus, LIKEBUS, Union Ivkoni, Openline, AvtoExpress Dnipro, Lux Bus, Arda Tur

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Vienna by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Vienna start at R 849. The average price for this route is around R 1 314. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Vienna?
The average bus journey time from Sofia to Vienna is 20h 30m, covering a distance of 811 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 15h 10m and is operated by Karat-S.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Vienna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Karat-S, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Air Kona, Infobus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Vienna?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Vienna at 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Vienna?
A bus trip from Sofia to Vienna produces an estimated 20.269775000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Sofia to Vienna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Air Kona, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Vienna?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sofia to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Air Kona, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/05

R 1 284

16/05

R 1 344

Today

R 1 426

18/05

R 1 121

19/05

R 1 151

20/05

R 1 039

21/05

R 1 059

22/05

R 1 444

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Vienna was searched and found on 20 May 2026 with a price of R 1 039

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 039 to R 2 149 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 039, which is on 2026-05-20.

Usually 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.