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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Shipka is to fly and night train which costs $45 - $180 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Shipka is to fly and train which takes 9h 3m and costs $60 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Shipka?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Shipka. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Shipka via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

How far is it from Budapest to Shipka?

The distance between Budapest and Shipka is 848 km. The road distance is 946.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Shipka without a car is to bus via Deák Ferenc tér which takes 16h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Budapest to Shipka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Shipka bus from?

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

Where does the Budapest to Shipka bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Budapest and Shipka?

Shipka is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 2:26 PM in Budapest and 3:26 PM in Shipka.

Can I drive from Budapest to Shipka?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Shipka is 946 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Budapest to Shipka.

Where can I stay near Shipka?

There are 299+ hotels available in Shipka.

Budapest to Shipka - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Budapest to Shipka by plane, train, bus, car, or night 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BUD - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kazanlaktrain
9h 13m
$52–188
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane BTS - PDV
3. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kazanlaktrain
12h 21m
$44–397
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 to Shipkabus
16h 50m
Drive 946.3 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Shipkacar 946.3 km
9h 48m
$166–239
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Burgas Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane BUD - BOJ
2. Take the train from Burgas to Kazanlaktrain
9h 3m
$62–281
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, night train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BUD - OTP
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
11h 44m
$87–230
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train
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 train from Iskarsko Shose to Kazanlaktrain
11h 44m
$68–246
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, night train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
11h 50m
$47–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofiabus N982
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Shipkabus
17h 40m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Budapest to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus
2. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Rusebus
3. Take the train from Ruse to Kazanlaktrain
20h 52m
$115–166

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Budapest to Shipka.

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Distance: 848.3 km
Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Shipka, Oblast Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

You can take a subway from Deák Ferenc tér to Shipka via Népliget, Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, and Sofia in around 16h 50m.

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