What is the cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Austria?

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Austria is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 17h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Austria?

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €85 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Bulgaria and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Bulgaria to Austria. However, there are services departing from Централни Хали and arriving at Stephansplatz via Sofia Sever, Ruse, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 8m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Austria?

The distance between Bulgaria and Austria is 842 km. The road distance is 951.7 km.

How do I travel from Bulgaria to Austria without a car?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Austria without a car is to bus via Vienna, International Busterminal which takes 13h 39m and costs €64.

How long does it take to get from Bulgaria to Austria?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Bulgaria to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Austria train from?

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

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Austria?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Vienna, International Busterminal, which costs €64 and takes 13h 39m.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Austria?

Austria is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 12:00 AM in Bulgaria and 11:00 PM in Austria.

Where does the Bulgaria to Austria train arrive?

Bulgaria to Austria train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse station.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Austria is 952 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Bulgaria to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 2395+ hotels available in Austria.

Bulgaria to Austria - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Bulgaria to Austria by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sofia Airport to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SOF - VIE
4h 54m
€38–169
Bus via Vienna, International Busterminal
1. Take the bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
13h 39m
€64
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain
2. Take the train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nordtrain
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
30h 8m
€106–131
Drive 951.7 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Viennacar 951.7 km
10h 33m
€153–220
Fly Varna Airport to Vienna International Airport
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane VAR - VIE
4h 57m
€169–332
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane OTP - VIE
5h 41m
€150–408
Fly Sofia Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SOF - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 2m
€111–274
Fly Burgas Airport to Vienna International Airport
1. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BOJ - VIE
4h 46m
€88–389
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus Citylines 27 / ...
17h 41m
€54–79
Bus via Serdika
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N982
20h 12m
€79–134

Bulgaria to Austria by tram, train, night train, and subway

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30h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 842.2 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Austria?

Ryanair and Austrian Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Air Kona operates a bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Vienna, International Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost €61 and the journey takes 13h 30m.

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