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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Serdika | Könyves Kálmán | Cheapest | ||||
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| Bus | Serdika | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Serdika | Kelenföld | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Serdika | T2A Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags |
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Get from Sofia to Budapest
The journey takes about 18 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Budapest?
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - Ebulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
Stops in Budapest
- B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - CBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- DKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- EBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Budapest by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Budapest start from $37. The average price for this route is around $90. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Sofia to Budapest?
The average bus travel time from Sofia to Budapest is 18h 31m, covering a distance of 625 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Infobus.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Budapest route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sofia to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Budapest at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Budapest?
A bus trip from Sofia to Budapest generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Sofia to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 282 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Budapest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sofia to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sofia to Budapest was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $48To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Budapest, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $48 to $214 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-12-06.
Usually Arda Tur will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
