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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Budapest is to bus via Deák Ferenc tér which costs 17 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs 15 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 14h 31m.

How far is it from Sofia to Budapest?

The distance between Sofia and Budapest is 646 km. The road distance is 759.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Budapest without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 10h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Sofia to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Budapest bus from?

Sofia to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Budapest?

The best way to get from Sofia to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs 15 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Deák Ferenc tér, which costs 17 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Sofia to Budapest bus arrive?

Sofia to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 9:03 AM in Sofia and 8:03 AM in Budapest.

Can I drive from Sofia to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Budapest is 759 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Sofia to Budapest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7219+ hotels available in Budapest.

Sofia to Budapest - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Budapest by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)SOF - BUD
4h 28m
Ft 15,800–57,500
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Budapest
10h 30m
Drive 759.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Budapest759.3 km
7h 18m
Ft 43,928–63,451
Bus via Deák Ferenc tér
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest Nepliget Bus StationCitylines 57 / ...
11h 43m
Ft 17,191–22,386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarN982
14h 31m
Ft 24,000–34,000

Sofia to Budapest by bus and subway

3Weekly Services

11h 43mAverage Duration

Ft 17,191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 645.6 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

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