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Get from Budapest to Sofia
The journey takes about 18 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Sofia?
Stops in Budapest
- ABudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 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
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- C
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - Dbulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria - F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria
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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?
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.
The cheapest trip from Budapest to Sofia was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of £28To 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 £103 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.
