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How to get fromSofia to Bratislavaby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Vienna International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane SOF - VIE
    2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus bus
    4h 57m
    €49–148

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus bus N982
    17h 45m
    €40–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Wien Hbfbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain train Re / ...
    15h 23m
    €69–170

  4. Drive 909.1 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Bratislavacar car 909.1 km
    10h 6m
    €137–198

  5. Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane SOF - BUD
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    7h 41m
    €42–131

Sofia to Bratislava by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Sofia to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy 3 times a week. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 17h 45m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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