How to Travel from
Sofia to Bratislava
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Bratislava, Slovakia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Bratislava
Composite routes from Sofia to Bratislava
Cheapest
9 h 48 min
Car
999 km.
from $54
Fastest
1 h 39 min
Plane
Other
5 h 27 min
Plane, Bus
788 km.
from $143.30
27 h 59 min
788 km.
from $132.91
Route Navigator Sofia - Bratislava
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Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 207 м
207 м
Turn right onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 2 km 786 м
2 km 786 м
Keep right
303 м
303 м
Keep right onto бул. Рожен
бул. Рожен, 322 м
322 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km
3 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km 695 м
3 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
3 km 51 м
3 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
483 м
483 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
45 km 994 м
45 km 994 м
Keep right
189 м
189 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Европа
Автомагистрала Европа, 106 km 513 м
106 km 513 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Београд / Beograd
Београд / Beograd, A1, 214 km 935 м
214 km 935 м
Keep right and drive toward Београд / Beograd
Београд / Beograd, 22 km 567 м
22 km 567 м
Keep right and drive toward Панчево / Pančevo, Земун / Zemun
Панчево / Pančevo, Земун / Zemun, 2 km 399 м
2 km 399 м
Turn left onto Аутопут за Нови Сад and drive toward Нови Сад / Novi Sad
Аутопут за Нови Сад, Нови Сад / Novi Sad, 7 km 77 м
7 km 77 м
Keep right and take A1 toward Нови Сад / Novi Sad, Београд / Beograd
Нови Сад / Novi Sad, Београд / Beograd, A1, 441 м
441 м
Keep right and take A1 toward Нови Сад / Novi Sad
Нови Сад / Novi Sad, A1, 176 km 274 м
176 km 274 м
Keep right
151 km 452 м
151 km 452 м
Keep right and drive toward Győr, Nyíregyháza, Gyál, Alsónémedi, LISZT FERENC, A, UA
Győr, Nyíregyháza, Gyál, Alsónémedi, LISZT FERENC, A, UA, 281 м
281 м
Keep right and take M0, E 60, E 71, E 75 toward Gyűrű, Ring
Gyűrű, Ring, M0, E 60, E 71, E 75, 379 м
379 м
Keep left and take E 60, E 71, E 75, M1, M7, M6 toward Győr, BALATON
Győr, BALATON, E 60, E 71, E 75, M1, M7, M6, 30 km 138 м
30 km 138 м
Keep right onto 90410 and take M1 toward Győr, Budapest
Győr, Budapest, M1, 264 м
264 м
Keep left onto 90410 and drive toward Győr, Budapest
Győr, Budapest, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
Keep left onto 90401 and take E 60, E 75, M1 toward Győr
Győr, E 60, E 75, M1, 69 km 300 м
69 km 300 м
Keep right and take 13 toward Kisbér, Komárom
Kisbér, Komárom, 13, 305 м
305 м
Keep right and take 13 toward Komárom
Komárom, 13, 5 km 195 м
5 km 195 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 13
4 km 651 м
4 km 651 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 13
2 km 242 м
2 km 242 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 63
29 km 108 м
29 km 108 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bratislavská cesta
Bratislavská cesta, 18 km 33 м
18 km 33 м
Keep right onto 572
51 м
51 м
Turn slight right onto 120
2 km 833 м
2 km 833 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hlavná
Hlavná, 403 м
403 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 120
2 km 868 м
2 km 868 м
Continue onto Veľkoblahovská cesta
Veľkoblahovská cesta, 18 м
18 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Veľkoblahovská cesta
Veľkoblahovská cesta, 14 km 941 м
14 km 941 м
Turn right onto 1430
4 km 753 м
4 km 753 м
Keep right onto 1413
3 km 218 м
3 km 218 м
Turn left onto Športová
Športová, 190 м
190 м
Turn slight right onto Šamorínska cesta
Šamorínska cesta, 1 km 952 м
1 km 952 м
Keep right onto 503
10 km 771 м
10 km 771 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 62
3 km 432 м
3 km 432 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 503
3 km 678 м
3 km 678 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Diaľničná cesta
Diaľničná cesta, 1 km 621 м
1 km 621 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 503
1 km 892 м
1 km 892 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 503
7 km 797 м
7 km 797 м
Keep right
77 м
77 м
Turn slight right onto Senecká
Senecká, 373 м
373 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 502
1 km 669 м
1 km 669 м
Keep right and take 503 toward Malacky, Pernek
Malacky, Pernek, 503, 178 м
178 м
Continue onto 503
12 km 40 м
12 km 40 м
Turn left
209 м
209 м
Keep right
34 м
34 м
Turn right
294 м
294 м
Keep right
2 km 696 м
2 km 696 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$271.74
Austrian Airlines
Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70
Union Ivkoni
Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$59.78
Slovak Lines
Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Email:
staznosti@slovaklines.sk
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24
Train operators
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
RegioJet
Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
info@regiojet.cz
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.98
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State) is to bus which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 14h.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State) is to fly and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $44.57 - $206.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Bratislava (State)?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Bratislava Mlynske nivy. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h.
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Bratislava (State)?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Bratislava (State). However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Vidin, Craiova, Keleti pályaudvar M and Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 59m.
How far is it from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?
The distance between Sofia and Bratislava (State) is 887 km. The road distance is 959.2 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Bratislava (State) without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State) without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $76.09 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Bratislava (State) bus from?
Sofia to Bratislava (State) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Bratislava (State) train from?
Sofia to Bratislava (State) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Train or bus from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?
The best way to get from Sofia to Bratislava (State) is to bus which takes 14h and costs $76.09 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $81.52 - $103.26 and takes 27h 59m.
Where does the Sofia to Bratislava (State) bus arrive?
Sofia to Bratislava (State) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Bratislava Mlynske nivy station.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Bratislava (State)?
Bratislava (State) is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 13:36 in Bratislava (State).
Where does the Sofia to Bratislava (State) train arrive?
Sofia to Bratislava (State) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.
Can I drive from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Bratislava (State) is 959 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Sofia to Bratislava (State).
How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Bratislava (State)?
Book your Sofia to Bratislava (State) bus tickets online with Distribusion and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Bratislava (State)?
There are 1432+ hotels available in Bratislava (State). Prices start at $36.77 per night.
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