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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Sofia?

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 Sofia?

The distance between Budapest and Sofia is 652 km. The road distance is 760.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Sofia without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 11h 30m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Budapest to Sofia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Budapest to Sofia?

The best way to get from Budapest to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Deák Ferenc tér, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Budapest to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Budapest and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 3:09 PM in Budapest and 4:09 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Budapest to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Sofia is 760 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Budapest to Sofia.

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

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

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Sofia by plane, shuttle, bus, car, 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
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BUD - SOF
4h 48m
$41–178
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofiabus
11h 30m
Drive 760.2 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Sofiacar 760.2 km
7h 19m
$133–192
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
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 12m
$49–226
Bus via Deák Ferenc tér
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
12h 50m
$51–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofiabus N982
13h 40m
$70–100

Budapest to Sofia by subway and bus

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12h 50mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651.6 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Ryanair and Austrian Airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 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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