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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Budapest is to bus which costs 16 000 Ft - 29 000 Ft and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs 8 500 Ft - 55 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Sofia to Budapest?

The distance between Sofia and Budapest is 649 km. The road distance is 759.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Budapest without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 9h 30m and costs 28 000 Ft - 30 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Sofia to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Budapest bus from?

Sofia to Budapest bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Budapest?

The best way to get from Sofia to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs 8 500 Ft - 55 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 16 000 Ft - 29 000 Ft and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Sofia to Budapest bus arrive?

Sofia to Budapest bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 1:00 AM in Sofia and 12:00 AM in Budapest.

Can I drive from Sofia to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Budapest is 759 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Sofia to Budapest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Budapest?

Book your Sofia to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6518+ hotels available in Budapest.

Sofia to Budapest - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, shuttle, and car

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Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane SOF - BUD
4h 44m
Ft 8,902–53,764
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Budapestshuttle
9h 30m
Ft 28,165–29,180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Băile Herculanebus 1950
2. Take the train from Baile Herculane to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
18h 57m
Ft 24,381–32,376
Drive 759.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Budapestcar 759.3 km
7h 23m
Ft 41,910–60,536
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SOF - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
7h 10m
Ft 22,877–94,612
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
10h 43m
Ft 16,040–28,383

Sofia to Budapest by bus, train, and tram

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18h 57mAverage Duration

Ft 24,381Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Austrian Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) twice daily. Alternatively, Karat-S operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 17,000–28,000 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Citylines also services this route 3 times a week.

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