Bus from Budapest to Sofia from $23

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Budapest to Sofia

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Budapest to Sofia from various bus operators like FlixBus, Arda Tur or Karat-S for the next days.
today
from $34
tomorrow
from $55
Wednesday
from $62
Thursday
from $58
Friday
from $37
Saturday
from $23
Sunday
from $55

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    11:10 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    20h 40m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • Arda Tur
    13h 5m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $97

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    21h 5m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    20h 40m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • Karat-S
    12h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Sofia
    Bratya Miladinovi
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $75
  • Citylines
    12h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $75
  • Citylines
    12h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Sofia
    Bratya Miladinovi
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $76

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 20m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62
  • FlixBus
    20h 40m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62
  • FlixBus
    25h 5m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Arda Tur
    13h 5m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $97
  • Arda Tur
    13h 5m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $98

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    18h 35m
    0
    5:10 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • Karat-S
    12h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    $94
  • Arda Tur
    13h 5m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $97
  • Arda Tur
    13h 5m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $97

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    11:10 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    18h 20m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    20h 40m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    11:10 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    20h 40m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    9:35 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • Citylines
    12h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $87
  • Karat-S
    12h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    $91
  • Karat-S
    12h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    $97

Frequency of bus connections between Budapest and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Budapest and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Budapest to Sofia. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Budapest and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 20 buses from Budapest to Sofia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Budapest and Sofia, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Budapest to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Arda Tur and Karat-S that travel 8 times every day by bus from Budapest to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Budapest to Sofia starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus $23
Fastest Bus 12h 40m
Earliest Bus 4:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 391.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Arda Tur, Karat-S and Citylines

Cheapest bus connections from Budapest to Sofia

Every day, 8 buses from 4 bus companies leave Budapest for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
Monday 06/23
$34
Tuesday 06/24
$85
Wednesday 06/25
$62
Thursday 06/26
$58
Friday 06/27
$37
Saturday 06/28
$23
Sunday 06/29
$55
Monday 06/30
$37
Tuesday 07/01
$59
Wednesday 07/02
$64
Thursday 07/03
$62
Friday 07/04
$34
Saturday 07/05
Sunday 07/06
$31
Monday 07/07
$39
Tuesday 07/08
$39
Wednesday 07/09
$67
Thursday 07/10
$66
Friday 07/11
$39
Saturday 07/12
Sunday 07/13
$54
Monday 07/14
$48
Tuesday 07/15
$41
Wednesday 07/16
$62
Thursday 07/17
$82
Friday 07/18
$39
Saturday 07/19

The cheapest time to travel from Budapest to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Budapest to Sofia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $23, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Budapest to Sofia. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $62.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Budapest to Sofia, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $75.

How to save money travelling from Budapest to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Budapest to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Budapest to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Budapest to Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Budapest to Sofia

These are the most booked bus companies between Budapest to Sofia from our users.

FlixBus from Budapest to Sofia

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Budapest to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $23
Fastest Bus 14h 40m
Earliest Bus 4:30 AM
Last Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 6/21/2025

Arda Tur from Budapest to Sofia

Arda Tur

Here you will find the key facts about the Arda Tur bus route Budapest to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $97
Fastest Bus 13h 5m
Earliest Bus 11:50 PM
Last Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 6/21/2025

All bus stations and stops in Budapest and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Budapest and Sofia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Budapest to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Budapest to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Budapest to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Budapest to Sofia bus

How much does a Budapest Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 14h 40m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Budapest to Sofia?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $124. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Budapest to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Budapest to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Budapest to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Budapest to Sofia is offered by Karat-S and takes 12h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $80. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Budapest to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Budapest starts at 4:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Budapest to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Budapest for Sofia starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Budapest Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Budapest to Sofia, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Arda Tur and Karat-S. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Budapest and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Arda Tur and Karat-S.

What can I take with me on the Budapest to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Budapest Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Budapest Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Budapest to Sofia on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Budapest to Sofia

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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