The cheapest and fastest coaches from Venice to Sofia
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
20 h 45 m
Average duration
20 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
929 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Venice to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Sofia will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £82.
To travel from Venice to Sofia you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach and flight for Venice to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Venice to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 929 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£73 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price |
19h 17m Average total duration 18h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Venice to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Sofia coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 21h05 | 07:35 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 20h45 | 07:35 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Sofia
Buses from Venice to Sofia run on average 4 times per day, taking around 18h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 929 km distance in 20h 45m.
Distance 929 km |
Average bus duration 18h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 45m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, FlixBus, ATVO from Venice to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Venice to Sofia with Ourbus, FlixBus, ATVO for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Venice to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Sofia 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 Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Venice, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus), Venice, Sant'Angelo Village, Cavallino Treporti and Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto). When arriving in Sofia, you can end your journey in coach stations like Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2 and Sofiya Airport - Terminal T1.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus), which is located around 8.2 miles (13.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Venice and Sofia
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 15
- 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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