How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Sofia?

The cheapest coach tickets from Budapest to Sofia start from £26. The average price for this route is around £58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Budapest to Sofia?

The average bus journey time from Budapest to Sofia is 18h 15m, covering a distance of 388 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 5m and is operated by Arda Tur .

Which bus companies service the Budapest to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Arda Tur , Infobus , Karat-S .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Budapest to Sofia?

The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Sofia at 04:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Sofia?

A bus journey from Budapest to Sofia produces an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Budapest to Sofia?

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 290 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Sofia?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Budapest to Sofia?

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 Budapest to Sofia?

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.

Bus Budapest to Sofia from £24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Budapest to Sofia on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:30	Könyves Kálmán	18h 15m	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	08:20	Népliget	11h 40m	21:00	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	17:10	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 5h	23:45	Serdika	No tags
Bus	08:20	Népliget	11h 40m	21:00	Serdika	No tags
Bus	22:30	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 10h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Sofia on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55	Kelenföld	19h 40m	09:35	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	23:50	Könyves Kálmán	12h 5m	12:55	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	06:40	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 1h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	22:30	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 10h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	05:25	Könyves Kálmán	17h 20m	23:45	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Sofia on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	Kelenföld	1d 2h	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	23:50	Könyves Kálmán	12h 5m	12:55	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	06:40	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 1h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	17:10	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 5h	23:45	Serdika	No tags
Bus	22:30	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 10h	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Sofia on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	Könyves Kálmán	13h 40m	11:10	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	08:20	Népliget	11h 40m	21:00	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	06:40	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 1h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	22:30	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 10h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	04:30	Könyves Kálmán	18h 15m	23:45	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Sofia on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	Könyves Kálmán	13h 40m	11:10	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	23:50	Könyves Kálmán	12h 5m	12:55	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	06:40	Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 1h	09:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	12:55	Kelenföld	19h 40m	09:35	Serdika	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Sofia on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:30	Könyves Kálmán	18h 15m	23:45	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	08:20	Népliget	11h 40m	21:00	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	23:50	Könyves Kálmán	12h 5m	12:55	Serdika	No tags
Bus	05:10	Könyves Kálmán	17h 35m	23:45	Serdika	No tags
Bus	08:20	Népliget	11h 40m	21:00	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:22 CET.

Get from Budapest to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

18h 15mAverage duration

388 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Sofia?

Stops in Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Budapest Airport
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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E
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,132 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Arda Tur

3/5259 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.7

Infobus

4/5494 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5291 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi1.8

BG bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Budapest to Sofia

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Sofia?
The cheapest coach tickets from Budapest to Sofia start from £26. The average price for this route is around £58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Budapest to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Budapest to Sofia is 18h 15m, covering a distance of 388 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 5m and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Arda Tur, Infobus, Karat-S.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Budapest to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Sofia at 04:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Sofia?
A bus journey from Budapest to Sofia produces an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Budapest to Sofia?
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 290 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Budapest to Sofia?
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 Budapest to Sofia?
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.

Best price found

20/01

£40

21/01

£77

Today

£38

23/01

£30

24/01

£28

25/01

£31

26/01

£28

27/01

£38

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Sofia was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of £28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Sofia as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £28 to £112 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £28, which is on 2026-01-26.

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.