How far is Budapest from Sofia?

The distance covered from Budapest to Sofia is 632 km (392 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Budapest to Sofia?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Könyves Kálmán, in Budapest, and end it at Serdika, in Sofia.

Bus Budapest to Sofia from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Budapest to Sofia on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	13h 40m	11:10am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	11:50pm	Könyves Kálmán	12h 5m	12:55pm	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	6:40am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 1h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 10h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	5:25am	Könyves Kálmán	17h 20m	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Sofia on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	20h 5m	9:35am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	11:50pm	Könyves Kálmán	12h 5m	12:55pm	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	6:40am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 1h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 5h	11:45pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 10h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Sofia on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	13h 40m	11:10am	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	8:20am	Népliget	11h 40m	9:00pm	Serdika	Fastest
Bus	11:50pm	Könyves Kálmán	12h 5m	12:55pm	Serdika	No tags
Bus	6:40am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d 1h	9:35am	Serdika	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Népliget	11h 40m	9:00pm	Serdika	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:22 PM 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 $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

18h 15mAverage Duration

625 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

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Infobus

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Karat-S

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Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Sofia?

Stops in Budapest

A - Könyves Kálmán

B - Kelenföld

C - Mexikói út

D - Népliget

E - Budapest Airport

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Sofia by bus

How far is Budapest from Sofia?
The distance covered from Budapest to Sofia is 632 km (392 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Budapest to Sofia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Könyves Kálmán, in Budapest, and end it at Serdika, in Sofia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$81

11-19

$111

Today

$112

11-21

$55

11-22

$63

11-23

$57

11-24

$143

11-25

$112

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $55

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 $55 to $222 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 $55 which is on 2025-11-21.