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 $30 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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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/15/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 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 7/15/2025 10:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 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 7/15/2025 11:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 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 7/15/2025 11:20:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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 7/16/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 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 7/16/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 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 7/16/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 6:31:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 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 7/16/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 31m
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Buzz5h 55m09:00 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport1:55 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) at 7/16/2025 9:00:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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Wizz Air21h 5m011:30 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport7:35 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) at 7/16/2025 11:30:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 5m
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Skyscanner21h 50m02:45 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport11:35 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) at 7/16/2025 2:45:00 PM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
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Air Serbia16h 20m04:05 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport7:25 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) at 7/16/2025 4:05:00 PM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $271 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze4h 45m05:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport9:05 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze goes from Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) at 7/16/2025 5:20:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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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 7/17/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus18h 1m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:46 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/17/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 7:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 1m
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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 7/17/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 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 7/17/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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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 7/17/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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 7/18/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/19/2025 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 7/18/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/19/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
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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 7/18/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 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 7/18/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 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 7/18/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 6:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 1m
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 7/19/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/20/2025 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 7/19/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/20/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
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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 7/19/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/20/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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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 7/19/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/19/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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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 7/20/2025 11:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 5:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 26m
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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 7/20/2025 10:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 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 7/20/2025 11:20:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 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 7/20/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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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 7/21/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 6:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 1m
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FlixBus17h 35m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:20 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/21/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
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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 7/21/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 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 7/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/22/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 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 7/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/22/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Sofia to Budapest?
You can get to Budapest from Sofia in just 4h 45m with a Flight from LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze. 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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FlixBus19h 15m010:50 PMSofiaCentral Bus Station6:05 PMBudapestKelenföld Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/15/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 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 7/15/2025 10:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 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 7/15/2025 11:20:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 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 7/15/2025 11:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 56m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze4h 45m05:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport9:05 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze goes from Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) at 7/16/2025 5:20:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Buzz5h 55m09:00 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport1:55 PMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) at 7/16/2025 9:00:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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Air Serbia16h 20m04:05 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport7:25 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) at 7/16/2025 4:05:00 PM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $271 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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Wizz Air21h 5m011:30 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport7:35 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) at 7/16/2025 11:30:00 AM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 5m
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Skyscanner21h 50m02:45 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport11:35 AMBudapest Liszt Ferenc AirportBudapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T20EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) at 7/16/2025 2:45:00 PM to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport - T2, Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
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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 7/16/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 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 7/16/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 6:31:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 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 7/16/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/16/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 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 7/16/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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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 7/17/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 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 7/17/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 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 7/17/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 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 7/17/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 11:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 31m
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FlixBus18h 1m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:46 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/17/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/17/2025 7:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 1m
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 7/18/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/19/2025 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 7/18/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 6:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 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 7/18/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 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 7/18/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/18/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 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 7/18/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/19/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Fastest Buses Friday
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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 7/19/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/19/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 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 7/19/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/20/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 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 7/19/2025 9:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/20/2025 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 7/19/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/20/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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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 7/20/2025 11:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 5:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 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 7/20/2025 10:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 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 7/20/2025 10:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 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 7/20/2025 11:20:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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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 7/21/2025 9:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 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 7/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/22/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 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 7/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/22/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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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 7/21/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 6:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 1m
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FlixBus17h 35m01:45 AMSofiaCentral Bus Station7:20 PMBudapestNépliget Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/21/2025 1:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
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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 5 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 $30 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 Flight from LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze: you will get to Budapest in just 4h 45m.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 Citylines, 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 Citylines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus, Arda Tur and Citylines
Airlines: Buzz, Wizz Air, Skyscanner and 2 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 5 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 $30 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 4h 45m with a Flight from LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze.
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
- 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
- Madrid to Sofia
- Mannheim to Sofia
- Munich to Sofia
- Nuremberg to Sofia
- Prague to Sofia
- Tekirdağ to Sofia
- Varna to Sofia
- Zagreb to Sofia
- Zurich to Sofia
- Trips to Budapest
- Amsterdam to Budapest
- Belgrade to Budapest
- Berlin to Budapest
- Bratislava to Budapest
- Brno to Budapest
- Chisinau to Budapest
- Dubrovnik to Budapest
- Hanover to Budapest
- Istanbul to Budapest
- Linz to Budapest
- Munich to Budapest
- Nuremberg to Budapest
- Prague to Budapest
- Rzeszow to Budapest
- Salzburg to Budapest
- Stuttgart to Budapest
- Vienna Airport to Budapest
- Vilnius to Budapest
- Warsaw to Budapest
- Zadar to Budapest
- Zurich to Budapest