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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Sofia Airport to Budapest

Cheapest
7 h 33 min
Car
773 km.
from $42
Other
14 h 35 min
634 km.
from $65.67
21 h
Bus, Train
633 km.
from $85.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$271.74

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$434.78

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to Băile
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$46.74

Trans Jug

Phone:
+381 11 8728111
Email:
Website:
trans-jug.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$40.22

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Belgrade
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.04–$86.96

Fudeks

Phone:
+381 11 7620255
Email:
Website:
fudeks.rs
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$54.35

Terra Travel d.o.o.

Phone:
+381 64 80 266 80
Email:
Website:
terratravel.rs/kombi-prevoz/madjarska/beograd-budimpesta/
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.46

Train operators

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Baile Herculane to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
10h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$46.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest is to bus via Belgrade which costs $41.30 - $70.65 and takes 14h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) station to Budapest station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station and arriving at Budapest Nepliget Bus Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest?

The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Budapest is 636 km. The road distance is 779.1 km.

How do I travel from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs $44.57 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest bus from?

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest?

The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $152.17 and takes 12h 54m. There are no good options to train between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest.

Where does the Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest bus arrive?

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Budapest Nepliget Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Sofia Airport (SOF). It is currently 09:55 in Sofia Airport (SOF) and 08:55 in Budapest.

Can I drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest is 779 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

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