How far is Sofia from Bratislava?

About 482 miles (777 km) separate Sofia and Bratislava.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Bratislava?

Most of the buses traveling from Sofia to Bratislava leave from Serdika and arrive at Petržalka Einsteinova. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

Once in Bratislava, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Post-Socialist City Tour, Traditional Christmas Markets, Michael’s Gate & Tower, National Saloon of Wines and Bratislava Castle.

Bus Sofia to Bratislava from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Bratislava on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00am	Serdika	14h 30m	11:30pm	AS Mlynské nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Serdika	14h 30m	4:30am	Autobusová stanica	Fastest

Next departures for Sofia to Bratislava on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00am	Serdika	14h	11:00pm	AS Mlynské nivy	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 5:55 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Bratislava

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

17h 45mAverage Duration

480 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Bratislava?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Bratislava

A
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
B
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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C
Bratislava Airport
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D
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Racic Eurobus

3.5/518 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Bratislava by bus

How far is Sofia from Bratislava?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Bratislava?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$42

11/20

$110

Today

$110

11/22

$43

11/23

No data

11/24

No data

11/25

$111

11/26

$43

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Bratislava, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $111 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-26.