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How to get fromSofia to Hungaryby plane, train, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Hungary by plane, train, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane SOF - BUD
    2. Take the train from Ferihegy to Zuglotrain train
    4h 26m
    Ft 10,923–56,596

  2. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Budapestshuttle bus
    9h 30m
    Ft 28,437–29,461

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Băile Herculanebus bus 1950
    2. Take the train from Baile Herculane to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    18h 57m
    Ft 25,189–33,715

  4. Drive  759.3 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Budapestcar car 759.3 km
    7h 23m
    Ft 42,669–61,632

  5. Fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane SOF - VIE
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gyoertrain train
    6h 20m
    Ft 20,437–80,450

  6. Fly to Debrecen International Airport

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Debrecen International Airport (DEB)plane plane SOF - DEB
    8h 36m
    Ft 36,905–152,345

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    10h 43m
    Ft 16,190–28,652

Sofia to Hungary by bus, train, and tram

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 57mAverage Duration
TicketFt 25,189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Hungary?

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Debrecen International Airport (DEB) once daily. Alternatively, Karat-S operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 17,000–29,000 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Citylines also services this route 3 times a week.

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