The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Linz
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
17 h 24 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 16 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
940 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Linz will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £49.
Of the 3 buses that leave Sofia for Linz every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 940 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 24 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Sofia to Linz
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a flight costs an average of £223.
Distance: 940 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£80 Average Price Cheapest | £478 Average Price |
20h 26m Average total duration 19h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sofia to Linz bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Linz coaches for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:00 Sofia | 18h15 | 01:15 Linz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Sofia | 17h24 | 06:24 Linz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:50 Sofia | 24h25 | 20:15 Linz | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Linz
Buses from Sofia to Linz run on average 4 times per day, taking around 19h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 940 km distance in 17h 24m.
Distance 940 km |
Average bus duration 19h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 24m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Karat-S, Infobus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Sofia to LinzYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Linz with Ourbus, Karat-S, Infobus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £51. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
FlixBus
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Union Ivkoni - Unibus
FAQs: Sofia to Linz coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Linz by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Sofia, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2 and Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1. When arriving in Linz, you can end your journey in coach stations like Linz, Industriezeile, Linz, Industriezeile and Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Linz, Industriezeile, located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Linz
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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