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Budapest, Hungary → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Twelve ways to Travel from Budapest to Sofia

Composite routes from Budapest to Sofia

Cheapest
7 h 23 min
Car
763 km.
from $41
Other
7 h 23 min
Rideshare
763 km.
from $9.95
18 h 9 min
Train, Bus
630 km.
from $90.33
7 h 20 min
Train, Plane
630 km.
from $122.17
13 h 30 min
630 km.
from $64.59
23 h 6 min
630 km.
from $72.39
6 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
653 km.
from $97.03
14 h 26 min
654 km.
from $125.59
23 h 1 min
Train, Bus
654 km.
from $97.92
9 h 25 min
Train, Plane
653 km.
from $125.43
10 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
653 km.
from $381.27
16 h 47 min
654 km.
from $83.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$318.44
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.77–$318.44

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$433.08

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$382.13

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$394.87

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.82

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Băile Herculane to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$54.77

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.76–$54.77

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Bus from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Axios Travel

Phone:
+ 381 011 7555 675
Email:
Website:
axiostravel.com/
Bus from Budapest to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Email:
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$203.80–$305.71

Trans Jug

Phone:
+381 11 8728111
Email:
Website:
trans-jug.com/
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.83–$47.13

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.90–$152.85
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.58–$101.90

Fudeks

Phone:
+381 11 7620255
Email:
Website:
fudeks.rs
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.65–$63.69

Terra Travel d.o.o.

Phone:
+381 64 80 266 80
Email:
Website:
terratravel.rs/kombi-prevoz/madjarska/beograd-budimpesta/
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.83

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Baile
Ave. Duration:
9h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$29.30
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.84–$38.21

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Craiova to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.03

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$12.10
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.67–$5.99
Train from Sofia to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.93–$6.24
Train from Pleven to Svoge
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.59–$8.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Sofia is to train which costs $43.48 - $59.78 and takes 23h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Sofia Sever via Craiova and Vidin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 6m.

How far is it from Budapest to Sofia?

The distance between Budapest and Sofia is 652 km. The road distance is 765.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $34.78 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Budapest to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Sofia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Budapest to Sofia train from?

Budapest to Sofia train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Sofia?

The best way to get from Budapest to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $130.43 and takes 11h 40m, you could also train, which costs $43.48 - $59.78 and takes 23h 6m.

Where does the Budapest to Sofia bus arrive?

Budapest to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 14:44 in Budapest and 15:44 in Sofia.

Where does the Budapest to Sofia train arrive?

Budapest to Sofia train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Craiova station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Sofia is 765 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Budapest to Sofia.

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

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

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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