How to get from Budapest to Sofia
- 629 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with ArdaTur
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At a glance
Fastest
13h 40m
direct
Bus
€53
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 4 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Sofia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 629 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
629 km
Budapest to Sofia: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Népliget → Sofiabus
FlixBus·13h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Budapest to Sofia
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€14November 2026
€18Departures from Budapest to Sofia
ArdaTur runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 23:59 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 23:59 | 23:59 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 18:30 | 18:30 |
All departuresArdaTur
- 23:59
All departuresFlixBus
- 18:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 17h 20m€62Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Sofia works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest Népliget to Sofia, about 13h 40m. In total it's roughly €53 over 13h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Sofia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Sofia?
The most useful route takes about 13h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Sofia?
The first bus with ArdaTur leaves at 23:59 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Sofia?
1 a day with ArdaTur, between 23:59 and 23:59.
How far is Sofia from Budapest?
About 629 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Sofia cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €53. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Sofia?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Budapest to Sofia without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 13h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Sofia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 4 Oct 2026