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Plovdiv, Bulgaria → Budapest, Hungary

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Bus
Citylines
09 May, Sat
05:45
Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop
Duration: 38 h 45 min
09 May, Sat
19:30
Budapest Nepliget Bus Station
from 79.80 €

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Plovdiv to Budapest

Composite routes from Plovdiv to Budapest

Cheapest
8 h 43 min
Car
915 km.
from $50
Fastest
1 h 34 min
Plane
Other
14 h 45 min
Bus
746 km.
from €41.30
Details
8 h 43 min
Rideshare
6 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
745 km.
from $120.87
12 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
745 km.
from $166.30
18 h 4 min
Train, Bus
744 km.
from $119.15

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$55.59–$315.84
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$30.32–$442.17

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.87–$517.98

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$138.97–$694.85

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$22.74–$341.11

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$101.07–$505.34
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$94.75–$429.54
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$101.07–$694.85

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.97–$442.17

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
14h 31m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.80–$107.39

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.01–$63.17

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.53–$36.64

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.38–$82.12

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Email:
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$290.57–$454.81

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$113.70–$176.87

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Plovdiv to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.67–$8.84

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Budapest is to train and bus which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 18h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Budapest is to bus and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $65.22 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop station and arriving at Budapest Nepliget Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Budapest?

The distance between Plovdiv and Budapest is 780 km. The road distance is 917 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $41.30 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Plovdiv to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Budapest bus from?

Plovdiv to Budapest bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.

Where does the Plovdiv to Budapest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Plovdiv. It is currently 14:47 in Plovdiv and 13:47 in Budapest.

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Budapest is 917 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Plovdiv to Budapest.

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

Book your Plovdiv to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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