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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Budapest

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£75

Fastest journey

11 h 30 m

Average duration

16 h 36 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

631 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sofia to Budapest will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Sofia for Budapest every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 631 km distance in an average of 16 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 15 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
21:4514h31
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
11:16Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
£271One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
22:5020h15
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
18:05Budapest
£671One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
22:5025h15
София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
23:05Budapest
£801One-way
2 changes
Karat-SEU0210
09:0011h30
Sofia
19:30Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
£1011One-way
0 changes
City Lines
09:0011h30
Sofia
19:30Budapest
£1021One-way
0 changes

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Compare coach and flight for Sofia to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 12h 50m.

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£53

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Cheapest

£155

Average Price

17h 28m

average duration

16h 58m

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15h 50m

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12h 50m

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Sofia to Budapest bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 17 May
Last updated at 23:33
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
citl06:00 Sofia
11h30
17:30 Budapest0 changesdirect
karatsEU021006:00 Sofia
11h30
17:30 Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus18:45 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
14h31
09:16 Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus19:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
20h15
16:05 Budapest1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus19:50 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2)
25h15
21:05 Budapest2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Sofia to Budapest

BulgariaBulgaria
HungaryHungary
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Buses from Sofia to Budapest run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
630 km
Average bus duration
16h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Buses per day
5
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
4
Fastest bus
11h 30m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: FlixBus, Karat-S and Eurolines Deutschland Sofia to Budapest

Travel to Budapest from Sofia from £35 with Omio’s coach partners FlixBus, Karat-S and Eurolines Deutschland! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Sofia to Budapest with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: £35

Buses From Sofia To Budapest: Journey Details

Buses From Sofia To Budapest depart up to three times daily, with departures in the morning and in the late afternoon. Services are operated by Infobus and Ecolines and the journey time is between 12 hours 50 minutes and 13 hours. All services are direct. On Saturdays and Sundays there is just one service between the two cities, departing in the morning.

Taking the Bus from Sofia

Buses from Sofia to Budapest depart from the Central Bus Station adjacent to the city's Central Railway Station, which is directly linked to the city's Metro system. A journey from the city centre takes about 20 minutes. There is no public transport at night, and taxis are available, which make the journey from the centre of Sofia in less then 10 minutes.

Getting into Budapest by Bus

Budapest, Hungary's fascinating capital, gives the visitor two cities in one, Buda, on one bank of the mighty Danube River and Pest on the other side. The Hungarian Crown Jewels are on permanent exhibition in the impressive National Parliament Building, the largest in Europe, while the Royal Palace is open to all and contains the National Gallery which has an extensive collection. Budapest's Soviet-ruled past is showcased at Momento Park, with its many statues from that era. Buses From Sofia To Budapest arrive at the Hungarian capital's Nepliget Bus station located south-east of the city centre, about a half-hour's journey on Budapest's Metro system which is directly linked to the bus station. Some of the city's public transport runs 24 hours a day. Taxis are available which make the journey to the city centre in about 20 minutes.

FAQs: Sofia to Budapest coach

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Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Budapest

Sofia
Budapest
The major coach station for departures in Sofia is Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) for your trip from Sofia to Budapest.
Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Knyaginya Maria Luiza Blvd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
  • Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
  • Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)
  • Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
The major coach station for arrivals in Budapest is Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar for your trip to Budapest from Sofia.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
carConnection
Car connection
Üllői út
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
  • Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
  • Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the entrance.
Public transport options for Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
  • Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán körút (Szoglet Pub)
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