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

The cheapest way to get from Pleven to Budapest is to bus which costs 18 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pleven to Budapest is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h and costs 95 000 Ft - 160 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Pleven and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Pleven to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Pleven Bus Stop and arriving at Deák Ferenc tér M via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Pleven and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Pleven to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Pleven and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati via Ruse and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

How far is it from Pleven to Budapest?

The distance between Pleven and Budapest is 871 km. The road distance is 812.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pleven to Budapest without a car is to train and night train and bus which takes 13h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Pleven to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pleven to Budapest bus from?

Pleven to Budapest bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Pleven Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Pleven to Budapest train from?

Pleven to Budapest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Pleven station.

Where does the Pleven to Budapest bus arrive?

Pleven to Budapest bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Pleven and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Pleven. It is currently 8:15 AM in Pleven and 7:15 AM in Budapest.

Where does the Pleven to Budapest train arrive?

Pleven to Budapest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse station.

Can I drive from Pleven to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleven to Budapest is 812 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Pleven to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7219+ hotels available in Budapest.

Pleven to Budapest - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane

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

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

Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)OTP - BUD
8h
Ft 95,556–158,626
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pleven to Sofia Sever
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)SOF - BUD
8h 4m
Ft 18,082–60,897
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Pleven to Gorna Oryahovitsa
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
13h 26m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Pleven to Ruse
2. Take the train from Ruse to Videle
3. Take the night train from Videle to Budapest-NyugatiIrn
24h 30m
Ft 28,588–33,269
Drive 812.1 km
1. Drive from Pleven to Budapest812.1 km
10h 29m
Ft 46,980–67,860
Shuttle to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Bucharest
2. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)BBU - BUD
8h 23m
Ft 78,508–142,970
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pleven to Sofia Sever
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)SOF - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
10h 50m
Ft 23,682–95,097
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest Nepliget Bus StationCitylines 57 / ...
15h 40m
Ft 18,806–26,402
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pleven to Sofia461 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarN982
18h 18m
Ft 26,103–37,234

Pleven to Budapest by train and night train

7Weekly Services

24h 30mAverage Duration

Ft 28,588Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870.9 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from Pleven Bus Stop to Deák Ferenc tér M via Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 15h 40m.

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