What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bulgaria is to bus via Deák Ferenc tér which costs $50 - $75 and takes 12h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $55 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Bulgaria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Sofia. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Budapest to Bulgaria?

The distance between Budapest and Bulgaria is 652 km. The road distance is 759.8 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Bulgaria without a car is to bus via Deák Ferenc tér which takes 12h 57m and costs $50 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Budapest to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Bulgaria bus from?

Budapest to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Bus or fly from Budapest to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Budapest to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Deák Ferenc tér, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Budapest to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Budapest to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 3:15 AM in Budapest and 4:15 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Budapest to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Bulgaria is 760 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Budapest to Bulgaria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Bulgaria?

Book your Budapest to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2103+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Budapest to Bulgaria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Bulgaria by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia Airport
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1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BUD - SOF
4h 48m
$46–178
Bus via Deák Ferenc tér
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
12h 57m
$52–72
Drive 759.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Sofiacar 759.8 km
7h 18m
$133–192
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BUD - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 15m
$195–487
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
6h 49m
$147–422
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Burgas Airport
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane BUD - BOJ
4h 34m
$56–340
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
7h 19m
$54–238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofiabus N982
13h 40m
$70–110
Bus via Novi Sad
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
15h 42m
$74–94

Budapest to Bulgaria by bus

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Map of how to get from Budapest to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 651.6 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Bulgaria?

Ryanair flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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