What is the best way to travel from Sofia to Budapest?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Budapest from Sofia?
You can get to Budapest with just $32 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus13h 31m09:45 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/3/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/3/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
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Karat-S10h 30m09:00 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:30 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/3/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/3/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Arda Tur11h 40m04:30 PMSofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop4:10 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/3/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Arda Tur11h 40m04:30 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station4:10 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/3/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus13h 31m09:45 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/4/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/5/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/4/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/5/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
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FlixBus17h 1m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:46 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/4/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 6:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 1m
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FlixBus17h 20m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:05 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/4/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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FlixBus17h 31m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:16 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/4/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 31m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus13h 31m09:45 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/5/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/6/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/5/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/6/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
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Karat-S10h 30m09:00 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:30 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/5/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/5/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Arda Tur11h 40m04:30 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station4:10 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/6/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Arda Tur11h 40m04:30 PMSofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop4:10 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/6/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus13h 31m09:45 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/6/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/7/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus18h 26m011:20 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station5:46 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/6/2025 11:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/7/2025 5:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 26m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/6/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/7/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus23h 56m011:20 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/7/2025 11:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/8/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 56m
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FlixBus23h 40m011:20 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:00 AMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/7/2025 11:20:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/8/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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Karat-S10h 30m09:00 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:30 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/7/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/7/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Citylines10h 30m09:00 AMSofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop7:30 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Citylines goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/7/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/7/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Arda Tur11h 40m04:30 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station4:10 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/7/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/8/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus23h 56m011:20 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/8/2025 11:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 56m
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FlixBus23h 40m011:20 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:00 AMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/8/2025 11:20:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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FlixBus19h 40m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:30 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus13h 31m09:45 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/9/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/10/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/9/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/10/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
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FlixBus16h 46m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:31 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/9/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 6:31:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 46m
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FlixBus17h 31m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:16 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/9/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 31m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Sofia to Budapest?
You can get to Budapest from Sofia in just 10h 30m with a Bus from Karat-S. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Karat-S10h 30m09:00 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:30 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/3/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/3/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Arda Tur11h 40m04:30 PMSofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop4:10 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/3/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Arda Tur11h 40m04:30 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station4:10 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/3/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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FlixBus13h 31m09:45 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/3/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/3/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus13h 31m09:45 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/4/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/5/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus17h 1m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:46 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/4/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 6:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 1m
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FlixBus17h 20m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:05 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/4/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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FlixBus17h 31m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:16 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/4/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/4/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 31m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/4/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/5/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Karat-S10h 30m09:00 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:30 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/5/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/5/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Arda Tur11h 40m04:30 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station4:10 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/6/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Arda Tur11h 40m04:30 PMSofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop4:10 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/6/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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FlixBus13h 31m09:45 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/5/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/6/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/5/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/6/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus13h 31m09:45 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/6/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/7/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus18h 26m011:20 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station5:46 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/6/2025 11:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/7/2025 5:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 26m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/6/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/7/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Karat-S10h 30m09:00 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:30 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0BasicA Bus from Karat-S goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/7/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/7/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Citylines10h 30m09:00 AMSofiapl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop7:30 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Citylines goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/7/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/7/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Arda Tur11h 40m04:30 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station4:10 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/7/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/8/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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FlixBus23h 40m011:20 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:00 AMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/7/2025 11:20:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/8/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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FlixBus23h 56m011:20 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/7/2025 11:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/8/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 56m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
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FlixBus19h 40m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:30 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
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FlixBus23h 40m011:20 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:00 AMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/8/2025 11:20:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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FlixBus23h 56m011:20 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/8/2025 11:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 56m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus13h 31m09:45 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station11:16 AMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/9/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/10/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus16h 46m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:31 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/9/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 6:31:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 46m
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FlixBus17h 31m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:16 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/9/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/9/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 31m
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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/9/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/10/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Sofia to Budapest
What are the most popular stations in Sofia and Budapest?
In Sofia, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Bratya Miladinovi or Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop, while in Budapest you will be arriving at Népliget Bus Station, Albertfalva Station or Csapó utca Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Budapest from Sofia? With 4 connections between 5 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Sofia and Budapest, you can pay as low as $32 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Karat-S: you will get to Budapest in just 10h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Sofia and Budapest are FlixBus, Arda Tur and Karat-S, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Sofia and Budapest is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Boyana or to Budaörs, and look at flights from Sofia Airport, and landing at Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Sofia to Budapest?
The most popular companies between Sofia and Budapest, are FlixBus, Arda Tur and Karat-S. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus, Arda Tur, Karat-S and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Sofia to Budapest
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Sofia to Budapest. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Sofia to Budapest
How can I reach Budapest from Sofia?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Budapest from Sofia.
How far is Budapest from Sofia?
The distance between Sofia and Budapest is 391.9 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Sofia and Budapest?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 17 kgs of CO2, a train 22 kgs, a car 107 kgs, and a flight 155 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Sofia to Budapest?
You can get to Budapest with just $32 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Budapest?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Budapest in just 10h 30m with a Bus from Karat-S.
More routes to Sofia and to Budapest
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Sofia and to Budapest. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Sofia
- Alicante to Sofia
- Amsterdam to Sofia
- Antalya to Sofia
- Barcelona to Sofia
- Belgrade to Sofia
- Berlin to Sofia
- Bologna to Sofia
- Burgas to Sofia
- Bursa to Sofia
- Frankfurt am Main to Sofia
- Hanover to Sofia
- Istanbul to Sofia
- Izmir to Sofia
- London to Sofia
- Mannheim to Sofia
- Munich to Sofia
- Prague to Sofia
- Tekirdağ to Sofia
- Zagreb to Sofia
- Zurich to Sofia
- Trips to Budapest
- Belgrade to Budapest
- Berlin to Budapest
- Bologna to Budapest
- Bratislava to Budapest
- Brno to Budapest
- Bucharest to Budapest
- Dubrovnik to Budapest
- Györ to Budapest
- Hamburg to Budapest
- Hanover to Budapest
- Istanbul to Budapest
- Linz to Budapest
- London to Budapest
- Munich to Budapest
- Pardubice to Budapest
- Prague to Budapest
- Rzeszow to Budapest
- Salzburg to Budapest
- Warsaw to Budapest
- Zurich to Budapest