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How to get fromBudapest to Sofia Airport (SOF)by plane, bus, rideshare, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Sofia Airport (SOF) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, shuttle, or train

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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
    3h 40m
    $30–143

  2. Bus via Deák Ferenc tér

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 21m
    $53–154

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Budapest to Sofia-SOFrideshare rideshare 767.8 km
    7h 26m

  4. Drive 767.8 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Sofia Airport (SOF)car car 767.8 km
    7h 26m
    $135–194

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd Centar to Sofia Airportshuttle bus
    11h 38m

  6. 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 22m
    $69–283

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofiabus bus N982
    14h 32m
    $80–140

Budapest to Sofia Airport (SOF) by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Austrian Airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, Karat-S operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Citylines also services this route 3 times a week.

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