How to get to Budapest from Sofia

There are 2 options to travel between Sofia and Budapest including taking a coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Budapest is a coach with an average price of £58.

This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Budapest:

A coach is £244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Budapest costing on average £302.

The fastest way to travel from Sofia to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 35m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Coach takes on average 18h 43m.

The Sofia to Budapest distance is approximately 631 km.

The average frequency per day from Sofia to Budapest is:

• Around 36 flights per day.
• Around 7 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Budapest as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sofia to Budapest:

• Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sofia to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur to go to Budapest by coach.
• Travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Pegasus, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, tarom, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Budapest with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct coaches per day with ArdaTur.
• 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Wizz Air.

Omio customers who travel from Sofia to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Zagreb. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Sofia to Budapest, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.

In Budapest, you can unwind at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes. Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall for local foods and crafts, or take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of the city's landmarks. Visit the House of Terror Museum to learn about Hungary's history under fascist and communist regimes, and enjoy a performance at the stunning Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss the best sights: Buda Castle offers panoramic views and houses the Budapest History Museum, while the Parliament Building and Fisherman's Bastion provide breathtaking architecture and views. St. Stephen's Basilica offers a grand interior and panoramic dome views, and Heroes' Square is noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.

Three to four days in Budapest is typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as Buda Castle, the Hungarian Parliament Building, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, and to enjoy the city's vibrant culinary and cultural scene.