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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Hagia Sofia is to train and night train via Videle which costs 2.600 ₺ - 4.000 ₺ and takes 25h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Hagia Sofia is to fly and Metro which takes 5h 45m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 49.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Hagia Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Hagia Sofia. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Hagia Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Hagia Sofia. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Sirkeci via Videle and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 51m.

How far is it from Budapest to Hagia Sofia?

The distance between Budapest and Hagia Sofia is 1081 km. The road distance is 1313.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Hagia Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 22h 59m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Budapest to Hagia Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Hagia Sofia bus from?

Budapest to Hagia Sofia bus services, operated by Terra Travel d.o.o., depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Hagia Sofia train from?

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

Where does the Budapest to Hagia Sofia bus arrive?

Budapest to Hagia Sofia bus services, operated by Terra Travel d.o.o., arrive at Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Hagia Sofia?

Hagia Sofia is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 3:37 AM in Budapest and 4:37 AM in Hagia Sofia.

Where does the Budapest to Hagia Sofia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Budapest to Hagia Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Hagia Sofia is 1313 km. It takes approximately 12h 12m to drive from Budapest to Hagia Sofia.

Where can I stay near Hagia Sofia?

There are 4435+ hotels available in Hagia Sofia.

Budapest to Hagia Sofia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Metro, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Hagia Sofia by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul, Metro
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)plane BUD - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain
5h 49m
₺2,697–10,267
Train, night train via Videle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Videletrain Ic
2. Take the night train from Videle to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
25h 51m
₺2,600–3,917
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
22h 59m
₺4,423–6,086
Drive 1,313.5 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Hagia Sofiacar 1,313.5 km
12h 12m
₺10,954–15,822
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BUD - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 45m
₺4,760–48,230
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VIE - SAW
8h 33m
₺4,525–19,937
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szegedtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain Re
3. Take the train from Subotica to Novi Beogradtrain Ir / ...
4. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus
23h 14m
₺4,037–5,618
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
26h 54m
₺2,833–4,263
Bus via Varna
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Varnabus N963
2. Take the bus from Varna to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N2024
30h 54m
₺6,461–11,854

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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Distance: 1,080.6 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Hagia Sofia, Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Hagia Sofia via Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić and Istanbul Hotel Montenegro in around 22h 59m.

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