What is the travel distance from Sofia to Budapest?

It's about 632 km (392 miles) from Sofia to Budapest.

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

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

Bus Sofia to Budapest from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Budapest on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	18h 20m	7:05pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	11h 30m	7:30pm	Népliget	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	12h 40m	4:10am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	18h 35m	7:20pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	11h 30m	7:30pm	Népliget	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Budapest on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	Serdika	14h 31m	11:16am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	12h 40m	4:10am	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	18h 1m	6:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	20h 15m	6:05pm	Kelenföld	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 1h	11:05pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Budapest on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	Serdika	14h 31m	11:16am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	11h 30m	7:30pm	Népliget	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	12h 40m	4:10am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	17h 46m	6:31pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	11h 30m	7:30pm	Népliget	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Budapest on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	20h 15m	6:05pm	Kelenföld	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	12h 40m	4:10am	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	20h 40m	6:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 1h	11:05pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Budapest on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	20h 15m	6:05pm	Kelenföld	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	11h 30m	7:30pm	Népliget	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	12h 40m	4:10am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	18h 1m	6:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Serdika	11h 30m	7:30pm	Népliget	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Budapest on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	20h 40m	6:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	12h 40m	4:10am	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	20h 15m	6:05pm	Kelenföld	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	1d 1h	11:05pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Budapest on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	Serdika	14h 31m	11:16am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Serdika	12h 40m	4:10am	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	17h 46m	6:31pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	18h 31m	7:16pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Serdika	20h 15m	6:05pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:11 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Budapest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

18h 35mAverage Duration

625 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Budapest?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Budapest

A
Budapest Airport
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B
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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C
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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D
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
E
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Budapest by bus

What is the travel distance from Sofia to Budapest?
It's about 632 km (392 miles) from Sofia to Budapest.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sofia to Budapest?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Serdika, in Sofia, and end it at Budapest Airport, in Budapest.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$70

11-26

$53

Today

$85

11-28

$53

11-29

$47

11-30

$68

12-01

$71

12-02

$66

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Budapest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $47 to $211 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-29.

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.