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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
$53
tomorrow
$48
Thursday
$48
Friday
$51
Saturday
$56
Sunday
$61
Monday
$78

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 10m 9:25 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 22h 50m 9:45 AM Budapest Kelenföld Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $53
Arda Tur 12h 5m 11:50 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 12:55 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $105

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 24h 0m 5:30 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 6:30 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 23h 10m 9:25 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $49
FlixBus 22h 50m 9:45 AM Budapest Kelenföld Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $49
FlixBus 24h 35m 4:00 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 5:35 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $53

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 5m 12:30 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 19h 40m 12:55 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 24h 0m 5:30 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 6:30 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 25h 50m 2:45 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 5:35 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 24h 35m 4:00 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 5:35 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $64

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 19h 40m 12:55 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 20h 5m 12:30 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 25h 50m 2:45 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 5:35 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 24h 0m 5:30 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 6:30 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $55
FlixBus 24h 35m 4:00 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 5:35 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $69

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 19h 40m 12:55 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 25h 50m 2:45 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 5:35 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 20h 5m 12:30 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $57
Arda Tur 12h 5m 11:50 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 12:55 PM Sofia pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop  Economy $101

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 5m 12:30 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $61
FlixBus 19h 40m 12:55 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 9:35 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $61
FlixBus 25h 50m 2:45 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 5:35 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $82
FlixBus 24h 0m 5:30 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 6:30 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $99
FlixBus 24h 35m 4:00 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 5:35 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $105

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Karat-S 11h 40m 8:20 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:00 PM Sofia Serdika  Basic $78
Arda Tur 12h 5m 11:50 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 12:55 PM Sofia pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop  Economy $101

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Budapest to Sofia is $42 on 11/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Budapest to Sofia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Budapest and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 17 buses from Budapest to Sofia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Budapest and Sofia, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Budapest to Sofia

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Arda Tur and Karat-S that travel 5 times every day by bus from Budapest to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Budapest to Sofia starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus $42
Fastest Bus 12h 40m
Earliest Bus 9:25 AM
Latest Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 391.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Arda Tur and Karat-S

Cheapest bus connections from Budapest to Sofia

Every day, 5 buses from 3 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 11/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/01
Monday 11/02
Tuesday 11/03
$51
Wednesday 11/04
$48
Thursday 11/05
$48
Friday 11/06
$51
Saturday 11/07
$56
Sunday 11/08
$61
Monday 11/09
$86
Tuesday 11/10
Wednesday 11/11
$49
Thursday 11/12
$89
Friday 11/13
$55
Saturday 11/14
$50
Sunday 11/15
$59
Monday 11/16
$43
Tuesday 11/17
$45
Wednesday 11/18
$50
Thursday 11/19
$48
Friday 11/20
$48
Saturday 11/21
$48
Sunday 11/22
$52
Monday 11/23
$42
Tuesday 11/24
Wednesday 11/25
$46
Thursday 11/26
$46
Friday 11/27
$101
Saturday 11/28

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 $42, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Budapest to Sofia. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $50.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Budapest to Sofia, with $42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $101.

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 $48
Fastest Bus 20h 40m
Earliest Bus 9:25 AM
Last Bus 4:00 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 11/3/2026

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 $101
Fastest Bus 13h 5m
Earliest Bus 11:50 PM
Last Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 11/3/2026

Karat-S from Budapest to Sofia

Karat-S

Here you will find the key facts about the Karat-S bus route Budapest to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $78
Fastest Bus 12h 40m
Earliest Bus 8:20 AM
Last Bus 8:20 AM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 11/3/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Budapest - Sofia

Arda Tur
YB, 8/10/2026
BUS FROM BUDAPEST TO SOFIA DOES NOT EXIST! - booked online, midnight bus from Budapest, Hungary to Sofia, Bulgaria - was charged and followed instructions for stop which is unsafe for solo travellers ... BUS FROM BUDAPEST TO SOFIA DOES NOT EXIST! - booked online, midnight bus from Budapest, Hungary to Sofia, Bulgaria - was charged and followed instructions for stop which is unsafe for solo travellers as it is not in the bus station but nearby - bus never came, waited, no other people taking the same bus, people who worked in the pub nearby had no idea what bus I was talking about - nightmare for any traveller

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Budapest to Sofia? Compare all modes of transports from Budapest to 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 $42 and takes 25h 0m 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 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $105. 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 5 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 $86. 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 9:25 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Budapest to Sofia?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Budapest and Sofia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Budapest to Sofia?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Budapest and Sofia change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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