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9 h 46 min
1006 km.
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Bratislava, Slovakia → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bratislava to Sofia

Composite routes from Bratislava to Sofia

Cheapest
9 h 46 min
Car
1006 km.
from $55
Fastest
1 h 40 min
Plane
Other
7 h 13 min
Bus, Plane, Train
801 km.
from $147.52
15 h 2 min
802 km.
from $65.93
17 h 48 min
802 km.
from $125.22
18 h 53 min
Bus, Train
801 km.
from $94.76

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
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 Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96
Bus from Bratislava Mlynske nivy to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bratislava to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$54.35
Bus from Bratislava Mlynske nivy to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$59.78

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Bus from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

Slovak Lines

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

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$76.09

Train operators

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.98

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.28–$5.11
Train from Sofia to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.50–$5.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Sofia is to bus via Sofia which costs $48.91 - $76.09 and takes 15h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bratislava to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Sofia is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 13m and costs $46.74 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Bratislava to Sofia?

The distance between Bratislava and Sofia is 938 km. The road distance is 1048.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bratislava to Sofia without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 15h 2m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Bratislava to Sofia?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Bratislava to Sofia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bratislava and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Bratislava. It is currently 08:15 in Bratislava and 09:15 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Bratislava to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Sofia is 1049 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Bratislava to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 13+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.63 per night.
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