Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
12 h 25 m
Average
12 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
631 km
Of the 1 buses that leave Budapest for Sofia every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 391 miles (630 km) | |
Average bus duration | 12 h 5 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $69 (€61) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus companies | Arda Tur, Ecolines, Karat-S, Eurolines Germany, Infobus, Flixbus or Group |
Buses from Budapest to Sofia cover the 391 miles (630 km) long route taking on average 12 h 5 min with our travel partners like Arda Tur, Ecolines, Karat-S, Eurolines Germany, Infobus, Flixbus or Group. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $57 (€50), but the average price of bus tickets is $69 (€61). Travelers depart most frequently from Budapest-Déli and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
Travel to Sofia from Budapest from $57 (€50) with Omio’s bus partners FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Travel by bus between Budapest, Hungary and Sofia, Bulgaria is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
Entry Requirements:
The government of Bulgaria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 5/23/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus between Budapest and Sofia closer to your date of departure here
The restriction level for your return bus to Budapest, Hungary from Sofia is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Hungary has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 5/23/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Budapest from Sofia closer to your date of departure here here.
There are a few bus stations in Budapest to start your trip from including Budapest, Népliget, Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar and Budapest, Thököly út (Budapest-Keleti). In Sofia you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), София, Сердика Център (Sofia, Serdika Center) and София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2).
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Budapest-Déli and arrive in Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Budapest-Déli, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city center.
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