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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 | Könyves Kálmán | Serdika | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Népliget | Serdika | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Könyves Kálmán | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Budapest Airport (BUD) | Serdika | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Népliget | Serdika | No tags |
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Get from Budapest to Sofia
The journey takes about 20 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just ₹3,300, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Sofia?
Stops in Budapest
- BKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- CBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - EBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- FBudapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Cbulevard "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 traveling from Budapest to Sofia 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 Budapest to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Sofia start from ₹3,300. The average price for this route is around ₹8,076. 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 Budapest to Sofia?
The average bus trip duration from Budapest to Sofia is 20h 5m, covering a distance of 386 miles (623 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 25m and is operated by Karat-S.
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 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Sofia?
A bus trip from Budapest to Sofia generates an estimated 15.553775 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What 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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 300 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Sofia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Budapest to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 May 29, 2026 with a price of ₹3,514To 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 ₹3,514 to ₹13,701 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 ₹3,514 which is on 2026-05-29.
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.
