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How to get fromBratislava to Sofiaby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bratislava to Sofia by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VIE - SOF
    4h 48m
    $55–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Sofiabus bus N982
    16h 40m
    $45–70

  3. Drive 908.6 km

    1. Drive from Bratislava to Sofiacar car 908.6 km
    10h 2m
    $158–228

  4. Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain train
    2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BUD - SOF
    7h 2m
    $48–276

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain train 7776 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Sofiabus bus
    18h 59m
    $64–198

Bratislava to Sofia by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Sofia, Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Sofia 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 16h 40m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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