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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
18 h 38 m
Average duration
21 h 3 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
983 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Salzburg will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
Of the 4 buses that leave Sofia for Salzburg 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 983 km distance in an average of 21 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 38 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 20 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Sofia to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 983 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£79 Average Price Cheapest | £381 Average Price |
20h 44m Average total duration 20h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sofia to Salzburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Salzburg coaches for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14:00 София, (Sofia) | 18h38 | 08:38 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 19h40 | 16:30 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 26h20 | 02:05 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Salzburg
Bulgaria
Austria
Buses from Sofia to Salzburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 20h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £47 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 983 km distance in 17h 30m.
Distance 983 km |
Average bus duration 20h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 17h 30m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Karat-S, FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Sofia to SalzburgYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Salzburg with Ourbus, Karat-S, FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £47. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sofia to Salzburg coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Salzburg 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 Salzburg, 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 Salzburg, you can end your trip in coach stations like Salzburg, P+R Süd, Salzburg, Rainerstraße (Austria Trend Hotel Europa) and Salzburg, Lastenstraße (Hbf).
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 Salzburg, P+R Süd, located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Salzburg
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Süd (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 3, 8, 28
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