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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Plovdiv to Budapest
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
23 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
746 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Plovdiv to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plovdiv to Budapest will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
Of the 2 buses that leave Plovdiv for Budapest every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 746 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 21 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.
Live departures
Plovdiv to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Plovdiv to Budapest coaches for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Пловдив, Централна гара (Plovdiv, Tsentralna gara) | 40h45 | 10:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Пловдив, Централна гара (Plovdiv, Tsentralna gara) | 23h00 | 17:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Пловдив, Централна гара (Plovdiv, Tsentralna gara) | 23h25 | 17:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
| 05:55 Plovdiv | 27h21 | 09:16 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plovdiv to Budapest
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Buses from Plovdiv to Budapest run on average 4 times per day, taking around 16h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 746 km distance in 15h 40m.
Distance 746 km |
Average bus duration 16h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 40m |
First bus 04:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Karat-S, FlixBus, Citylines from Plovdiv to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Plovdiv to Budapest with Karat-S, FlixBus, Citylines for as low as £39. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Plovdiv to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plovdiv to Budapest by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Plovdiv, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Plovdiv, Tsentralna Gara (Пловдив, Централна Гара), Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) and Plovdiv, North Bus Station. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your route in coach stations like Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Plovdiv, Tsentralna Gara (Пловдив, Централна Гара), which is located around 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plovdiv and Budapest
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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