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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Samokov is to fly and bus which costs $40 - $170 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Samokov is to fly and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $40 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Samokov?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Samokov. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Samokov Lidl Parking Lot via Централна Гара, Хотел Плиска and Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

How far is it from Budapest to Samokov?

The distance between Budapest and Samokov is 696 km. The road distance is 822.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Samokov without a car is to bus via Deák Ferenc tér which takes 15h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Budapest to Samokov, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Samokov bus from?

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

Where does the Budapest to Samokov bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Budapest and Samokov?

Samokov is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 12:31 AM in Budapest and 1:31 AM in Samokov.

Can I drive from Budapest to Samokov?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Samokov is 822 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Budapest to Samokov.

Where can I stay near Samokov?

There are 508+ hotels available in Samokov.

Budapest to Samokov - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Samokov by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BUD - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Samokov Lidl Parking Lotbus
5h 49m
$41–166
Bus via Deák Ferenc tér
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Samokov Lidl Parking Lotbus Traventuria 13758 / ...
15h 33m
Drive 822.5 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Samokovcar 822.5 km
8h 30m
$144–208
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd Centar to Sofia Airportshuttle
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Samokov Lidl Parking Lotbus
13h 40m
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Samokov Lidl Parking Lotbus
8h 18m
$69–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofiabus N982
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Samokov Lidl Parking Lotbus Traventuria 13758 / ...
16h 41m
$77–125

Budapest to Samokov by bus

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Distance: 696.4 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Samokov, Bulgaria?

You can take a subway from Deák Ferenc tér to Samokov Lidl Parking Lot via Népliget, Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Central Station, Сердика, Летище София, and Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station in around 15h 33m.

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