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Sofia to Bratislava

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Five ways to Travel from Sofia to Bratislava

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By car (999 km)
9 h 48 min
999 km.
from $54
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Rideshare
9 h 48 min
999 km.
from $13.03
Plane, Bus
5 h 27 min
788 km.
from $143.30
Train
27 h 59 min
788 km.
from $132.91

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$271.74

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$59.78

Slovak Lines

Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Email:
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.98

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State) is to bus which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State) is to fly and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $44.57 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Bratislava (State)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Bratislava Mlynske nivy. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Bratislava (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Bratislava (State). However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Vidin, Craiova, Keleti pályaudvar M and Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 59m.

How far is it from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?

The distance between Sofia and Bratislava (State) is 887 km. The road distance is 959.2 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Bratislava (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State) without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $76.09 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Bratislava (State) bus from?

Sofia to Bratislava (State) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Bratislava (State) train from?

Sofia to Bratislava (State) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train or bus from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?

The best way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State) is to bus which takes 14h and costs $76.09 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $81.52 - $103.26 and takes 27h 59m.

Where does the Sofia to Bratislava (State) bus arrive?

Sofia to Bratislava (State) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Bratislava Mlynske nivy station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Bratislava (State)?

Bratislava (State) is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 13:36 in Bratislava (State).

Where does the Sofia to Bratislava (State) train arrive?

Sofia to Bratislava (State) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Bratislava (State) is 959 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Sofia to Bratislava (State).

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?

Book your Sofia to Bratislava (State) bus tickets online with Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bratislava (State)?

There are 1432+ hotels available in Bratislava (State). Prices start at $36.77 per night.
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