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How to get fromBudapest to Sofiaby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Sofia by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BUD - SOF
    4h 13m
    $28–182

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 43m
    $46–91

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Baile Herculanetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Sofiabus bus 1950
    19h 14m
    $75–110

  4. Drive  760.2 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Sofiacar car 760.2 km
    7h 18m
    $133–192

  5. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VIE - SOF
    6h 52m
    $60–303

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 30m
    $86–90

Budapest to Sofia by tram, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Air Serbia fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, Karat-S operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Citylines also services this route 3 times a week.

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