4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Sofia
Cheapest price on Oct 10
€55
Average ticket price on Oct 10
€68
Fastest journey on Oct 10
12 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
18 h 47 m
Buses on Oct 10
15
Distance
631 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Sofia will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 15 buses from Budapest to Sofia, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct buses cover the 631 km distance in an average of 18 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 5 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest buses will take 23 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM20h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:35 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€551One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM26h15Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás11:45 PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€551One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM19h40Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás9:35 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM25h50Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér8:00 PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€581One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM24h35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar5:35 PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€611One-way1 transfer
755617211:50 PM12h05Budapest12:55 PMSofia€901One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM18h30Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar8:00 PMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM19h40Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás9:35 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM20h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:35 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM23h35Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér6:30 AMСофия, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)€751One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Sofia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Buses from Budapest to Sofia run on average 8 times per day, taking around 18h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €15 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 631 km distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 631 km |
Average bus duration 18h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
Live departures
Budapest to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Sofia buses for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h05 | 9:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 19h40 | 9:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 25h50 | 5:35 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 24h35 | 5:35 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h10 | 5:35 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h50 | 8:00 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 25h05 | 8:00 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 34h05 | 9:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
| 7584637 | 11:50 PM Budapest | 12h05 | 12:55 PM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, October 10 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h30 | 8:00 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 24h30 | 6:30 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 24h00 | 6:30 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 23h35 | 6:30 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h00 | 9:35 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Sofia by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- ArdaTur
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- ArdaTur
- One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- ArdaTur
- Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Sofia
Most Budapest to Sofia buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) station pair, with some services arriving at Sofia (София). Use this guide to compare Budapest and Sofia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do buses to Sofia leave from?
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
Getting to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) from Sofia city centre
Getting to Sofia (София) from Sofia city centre
Sofia (София) bus station facilities and services
Sofia (София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia (София). ATMs are aTM machines available onsite.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sofia (София).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sofia (София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia (София): Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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