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How to get fromVienna to Sofiaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Sofia by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VIE - SOF
    4h 19m
    $55–189

  2. Bus via Erdberg

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Stationbus bus
    15h 17m
    $90

  3. Drive 951.1 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Sofiacar car 951.1 km
    10h 31m
    $179–259

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Sofiabus bus
    17h
    $60–170

  5. Bus via Sofia Serdica Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 13m
    $113–173

  6. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Sofiabus bus N982
    18h 52m
    $103–173

Vienna to Sofia by subway and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and Bulgaria Air fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Air Kona operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station once daily. Tickets cost $87 and the journey takes 14h 10m.

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