4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Venice to Sofia
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
18 h 30 m
Average duration
21 h 4 m
Buses per day
6
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 £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £85.
Of the 6 buses that leave Venice for Sofia every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 929 km distance in an average of 21 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 15 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus16:0027h00Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti20:00София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)£851One-way2 changes- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus16:4526h15Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)20:00София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)£911One-way2 changes
17:0018h30Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)12:30Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)£1101One-way0 changes- 20:4518h45Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)16:30Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)£1101One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:5020h45Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)9:35София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)£1191One-way1 change
- 17:0018h30Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)12:30Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)£1101One-way0 changes
- 20:4518h45Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)16:30Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)£1101One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:5020h45Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)9:35София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)£1191One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:3021h05Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti9:35София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)£1201One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus16:4526h15Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)20:00София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)£911One-way2 changes
Travel Information
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 £34. 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 £34, and a flight costs an average of £15.
Distance: 929 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£67 Average Price Cheapest | £147 Average Price |
19h 18m Average total duration 18h 48m 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 today, Tuesday 14 July. 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 | 11:30 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 21h05 | 9:35 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 20h45 | 9:35 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 27h00 | 20:00 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:45 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 26h15 | 20:00 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:30 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 27h15 | 23:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Sofia
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Buses from Venice to Sofia run on average 3 times per day, taking around 18h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 929 km distance in 18h 30m.
Distance 929 km |
Average bus duration 18h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 18h 30m |
First bus 1:45 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus from Venice to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Venice to Sofia with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus for as low as £15. 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Venice and Sofia
Most Venice to Sofia buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) station pair, with some services arriving at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика). Use this guide to compare Venice and Sofia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) from Venice city centre
Getting to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) from Venice city centre
Getting to София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) from Sofia city centre
Getting to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) from Sofia city centre
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) is 1 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) bus station facilities and services
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Serdika (in the station), Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km), Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to София, (Sofia) from Sofia city centre
Most popular bus connections from Venice
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