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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Samokov is to bus via Plovdiv which costs $65 - $90 and takes 19h.

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 54m and costs $55 - $200.

How far is it from Budapest to Samokov?

The distance between Budapest and Samokov is 696 km. The road distance is 821.7 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 which takes 16h 26m and costs $80 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Budapest to Samokov, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Samokov?

Samokov is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 3:15 PM in Budapest and 4:15 PM 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 550+ 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, train, or shuttle

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
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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 54m
$55–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofiabus N982
2. Take the bus from Sofia Vasil Levski Monument to Samokov Lidl Parking Lotbus Traventuria 11518 / ...
16h 26m
$84–116
Drive 821.7 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Samokovcar 821.7 km
8h 30m
$144–208
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 25m
$72–249
Shuttle to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle
2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BEG - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Samokov Lidl Parking Lotbus
10h 11m
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus
19h
$65–88

Budapest to Samokov by bus, tram, and foot

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16h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 696.4 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Samokov Lidl Parking Lot via Sofia, Tsentralna Gara, Tsentral'ni khali, Natsionalna Opera, and Sofia Vasil Levski Monument in around 16h 26m.

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