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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Budapest is to bus via Deák Ferenc tér M which costs 16 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft and takes 12h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs 20 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Deák Ferenc tér M via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Budapest?

The distance between Bulgaria and Budapest is 652 km. The road distance is 759.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Budapest without a car is to bus via Deák Ferenc tér M which takes 12h 6m and costs 16 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Bulgaria to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Budapest bus from?

Bulgaria to Budapest bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Budapest?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs 14 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Deák Ferenc tér M, which costs 16 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Budapest bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Budapest bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Budapest Nepliget Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 11:41 AM in Bulgaria and 10:41 AM in Budapest.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Budapest is 759 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Bulgaria to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6509+ hotels available in Budapest.

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

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

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Fly Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane SOF - BUD
4h 56m
Ft 14,795–57,495
Bus via Deák Ferenc tér M
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus Citylines 57 / ...
12h 6m
Ft 16,775–21,840
Drive 759.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Budapestcar 759.3 km
7h 21m
Ft 42,738–61,733
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane OTP - BUD
5h 58m
Ft 61,902–153,749
Fly Burgas Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BOJ - BUD
4h 38m
Ft 20,018–87,805
Shuttle to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharestshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BBU - BUD
6h 22m
Ft 46,313–122,124
Fly Sofia Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SOF - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
8h 12m
Ft 19,195–90,695
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N982
15h 37m
Ft 23,195–33,195
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatibus
16h 52m

Bulgaria to Budapest by bus

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12h 6mAverage Duration

Ft 16,775Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651.6 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Budapest, Hungary?

Ryanair flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest Nepliget Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost Ft 16,000–22,000 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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