How to Travel from
Sofia to Bratislava
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Bratislava, Slovakia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Bratislava
Composite routes from Sofia to Bratislava
Cheapest
10 h 1 min
Car
909 km.
from $49
Fastest
1 h 34 min
Plane
Other
5 h 27 min
Plane, Bus
774 km.
from $143.30
28 h 18 min
772 km.
from $131.52
17 h 49 min
Bus, Train
774 km.
from $129.60
Route Navigator Sofia - Bratislava
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Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 207 м
207 м
Turn right onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 2 km 786 м
2 km 786 м
Keep right
303 м
303 м
Keep right onto бул. Рожен
бул. Рожен, 322 м
322 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km
3 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km 695 м
3 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
3 km 51 м
3 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
483 м
483 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
45 km 994 м
45 km 994 м
Keep right
189 м
189 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Европа
Автомагистрала Европа, 106 km 513 м
106 km 513 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Београд / Beograd
Београд / Beograd, A1, 214 km 935 м
214 km 935 м
Keep right and drive toward Београд / Beograd
Београд / Beograd, 22 km 567 м
22 km 567 м
Keep right and drive toward Панчево / Pančevo, Земун / Zemun
Панчево / Pančevo, Земун / Zemun, 2 km 399 м
2 km 399 м
Turn left onto Аутопут за Нови Сад and drive toward Нови Сад / Novi Sad
Аутопут за Нови Сад, Нови Сад / Novi Sad, 7 km 77 м
7 km 77 м
Keep right and take A1 toward Нови Сад / Novi Sad, Београд / Beograd
Нови Сад / Novi Sad, Београд / Beograd, A1, 441 м
441 м
Keep right and take A1 toward Нови Сад / Novi Sad
Нови Сад / Novi Sad, A1, 149 km 290 м
149 km 290 м
Keep right and take 11 toward Суботица (југ) / Subotica
Суботица (југ) / Subotica, 11, 438 м
438 м
Keep right and take 11 toward Суботица / Subotica
Суботица / Subotica, 11, 99 м
99 м
Continue onto 11
1 km 978 м
1 km 978 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Обилазница око Суботице
Обилазница око Суботице, 5 km 60 м
5 km 60 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 11
5 km 888 м
5 km 888 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 11
12 km 75 м
12 km 75 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Пут Едварда Кардеља
Пут Едварда Кардеља, 371 м
371 м
Keep right
3 km 680 м
3 km 680 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 53
11 km 972 м
11 km 972 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 53
17 km 772 м
17 km 772 м
Turn left onto Szabadkai út
Szabadkai út, 2 km 629 м
2 km 629 м
Turn right onto Köztársaság utca
Köztársaság utca, 126 м
126 м
Turn left onto Köztársaság utca
Köztársaság utca, 237 м
237 м
Keep right onto Hősök tere
Hősök tere, 1 km 632 м
1 km 632 м
Turn right onto Thorma János utca
Thorma János utca, 245 м
245 м
Turn left onto Szabadság tér
Szabadság tér, 1 km 389 м
1 km 389 м
Turn left onto Kőrösi út
Kőrösi út, 13 km 457 м
13 km 457 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 5316
3 km 765 м
3 km 765 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 5316
3 km 598 м
3 km 598 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 53, 54
1 km 254 м
1 km 254 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 53
5 km 61 м
5 km 61 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 53
29 km 3 м
29 km 3 м
Turn left onto Kecskeméti út
Kecskeméti út, 3 km 140 м
3 km 140 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 51
8 km 657 м
8 km 657 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 51
4 km 557 м
4 km 557 м
Keep right onto M8 and take E 66, M8 toward Dunaföldvár, Dunaújváros
Dunaföldvár, Dunaújváros, E 66, M8, 7 km 319 м
7 km 319 м
Keep right and take E 73, M6 toward Budapest
Budapest, E 73, M6, 8 km 420 м
8 km 420 м
Keep right and take E 66, 62 toward Dunaújváros észak, Székesfehérvár
Dunaújváros észak, Székesfehérvár, E 66, 62, 385 м
385 м
Keep right and take E 66, 62 toward Székesfehérvár
Székesfehérvár, E 66, 62, 40 м
40 м
Turn right onto 62
9 km 287 м
9 km 287 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 62
15 km 480 м
15 km 480 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 6213
3 km 20 м
3 km 20 м
Keep left
1 km 729 м
1 km 729 м
Keep right onto Széchenyi István utca
Széchenyi István utca, 42 м
42 м
Turn slight right onto Fő utca
Fő utca, 355 м
355 м
Continue onto Fő utca
Fő utca, 3 km 240 м
3 km 240 м
Turn right onto 62
9 km 371 м
9 km 371 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Seregélyesi út
Seregélyesi út, 1 km 145 м
1 km 145 м
Continue onto Kadocsa utca
Kadocsa utca, 5 km 656 м
5 km 656 м
Keep right and take 81 toward Győr
Győr, 81, 175 м
175 м
Keep right and take 81 toward Győr
Győr, 81, 159 м
159 м
Turn slight right onto 81
43 km 784 м
43 km 784 м
Turn left onto Komáromi utca
Komáromi utca, 1 km 396 м
1 km 396 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 81
30 km 769 м
30 km 769 м
Keep right
51 km 793 м
51 km 793 м
Keep right onto M15 and take M15, 1 toward Pozsony-Bratislava, Hegyeshalom
Pozsony-Bratislava, Hegyeshalom, M15, 1, 30 km 579 м
30 km 579 м
Keep right and take D1 toward Žilina, Ružinov, Einsteinova ul.
Žilina, Ružinov, Einsteinova ul., D1, 429 м
429 м
Keep right and take D1, E 58, E 75 toward Žilina, Ružinov, Einsteinova ul.
Žilina, Ružinov, Einsteinova ul., D1, E 58, E 75, 1 km 213 м
1 km 213 м
Keep right onto Einsteinova and take 2, 61 toward Einsteinova ulica, Ovsište, Centrum
Einsteinova, Einsteinova ulica, Ovsište, Centrum, 2, 61, 1 km 253 м
1 km 253 м
Keep right and drive toward centrum, Aupark
centrum, Aupark, 25 м
25 м
Keep right and drive toward centrum, Aupark
centrum, Aupark, 2 km 920 м
2 km 920 м
Keep right onto Staromestská
Staromestská, 222 м
222 м
Continue onto Suché mýto
Suché mýto, 59 м
59 м
Turn slight left onto Hodžovo námestie
Hodžovo námestie, 73 м
73 м
Keep left
256 м
256 м
Turn left onto Štetinova
Štetinova, 130 м
130 м
Turn sharp left onto Panenská
Panenská, 197 м
197 м
Keep right onto Panenská
Panenská, 23 м
23 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava is to bus which costs $35.87 - $59.78 and takes 17h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava is to fly and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $44.57 - $206.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Bratislava?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Bratislava?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest Keleti and Hegyeshalom. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.
How far is it from Sofia to Bratislava?
The distance between Sofia and Bratislava is 887 km. The road distance is 959.2 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Bratislava without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Bratislava without a car is to bus which takes 17h 45m and costs $35.87 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Bratislava?
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Sofia to Bratislava, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Bratislava bus from?
Sofia to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Bratislava train from?
Sofia to Bratislava train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Train or bus from Sofia to Bratislava?
The best way to get from Sofia to Bratislava is to bus which takes 17h 45m and costs $35.87 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $76.09 - $103.26 and takes 28h 18m.
Where does the Sofia to Bratislava bus arrive?
Sofia to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Bratislava?
Bratislava is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 06:13 in Sofia and 05:13 in Bratislava.
Where does the Sofia to Bratislava train arrive?
Sofia to Bratislava train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.
Can I drive from Sofia to Bratislava?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Bratislava is 959 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Sofia to Bratislava.
How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava?
Book your Sofia to Bratislava bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.
Where can I stay near Bratislava?
There are 1520+ hotels available in Bratislava. Prices start at $36.77 per night.
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