Bus and Coach from Sofia to Budapest: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sofia to Budapest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Budapest from various bus operators like FlixBus, Citylines or Arda Tur for the next days.

today

£30

tomorrow

£25

Sunday

Monday

£34

Tuesday

£36

Wednesday

£25

Thursday

£36

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 31m	21:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:16	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 21:45:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 31m
FlixBus	18h 1m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	18:46	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 01:45:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 1m
FlixBus	20h 15m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	18:05	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 22:50:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 31m	21:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:16	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 21:45:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 31m
FlixBus	20h 15m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	18:05	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 22:50:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Citylines	11h 30m	09:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:30	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Basic	£67	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 09:00:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Arda Tur	12h 40m	16:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	04:10	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 16:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 40m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	18:30	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 22:50:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
FlixBus	20h 15m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	18:05	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 22:50:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Citylines	11h 30m	09:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:30	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Basic	£58	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 09:00:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Arda Tur	12h 40m	16:30	Sofia	pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop	04:10	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 16:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	20h 40m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	18:30	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station		Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 22:50:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
	FlixBus	20h 15m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	18:05	Budapest	Kelenföld Station		Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 22:50:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Budapest via Osijek, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 31m
  
  0
  
  21:45
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  07:20
  
  Osijek
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 21:45:00 to Coach Station, Osijek (Croatia) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 51m
  
  0
  
  07:25
  
  Osijek
  Coach Station
  
  11:16
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Osijek (Croatia) at 11/12/2025 07:25:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Travel Time is 4h 44m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 31m	21:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	11:16	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 21:45:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 31m
FlixBus	18h 31m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:16	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 01:45:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 31m
FlixBus	17h 46m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	18:31	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 01:45:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 46m
FlixBus	20h 15m	22:50	Sofia	Central Coach Station	18:05	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 22:50:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 20m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:05	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 01:45:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
FlixBus	18h 35m	01:45	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:20	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 01:45:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Citylines	11h 30m	09:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:30	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Basic	£67	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 09:00:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Arda Tur	12h 40m	16:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	04:10	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 16:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Budapest via Osijek, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 31m
  
  0
  
  21:45
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  07:20
  
  Osijek
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 10/12/2025 21:45:00 to Coach Station, Osijek (Croatia) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 51m
  
  0
  
  07:25
  
  Osijek
  Coach Station
  
  11:16
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Osijek (Croatia) at 11/12/2025 07:25:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
Travel time is 4h 1m longer, but you will save £7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sofia to Budapest is £25 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Budapest

See here how frequent the connections between Sofia and Budapest are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Sofia to Budapest. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Sofia and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 coaches from Sofia to Budapest, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Budapest, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sofia to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Citylines and Arda Tur that travel 6 times every day by bus from Sofia to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Budapest starting from £25!

Cheapest Bus	£25
Fastest Bus	10h 30m
Earliest Coach	01:45
Latest Coach	22:50
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	630.5 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Citylines and Arda Tur

Cheapest coach connections from Sofia to Budapest

Every day, 6 buses from 3 coach companies leave Sofia for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£30

Saturday 06/12

£25

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£34

Tuesday 09/12

£36

Wednesday 10/12

£25

Thursday 11/12

£36

Friday 12/12

£26

Saturday 13/12

£36

Sunday 14/12

£35

Monday 15/12

£35

Tuesday 16/12

£35

Wednesday 17/12

£25

Thursday 18/12

£30

Friday 19/12

£58

Saturday 20/12

£36

Sunday 21/12

£36

Monday 22/12

£58

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£36

Saturday 27/12

£41

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Budapest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sofia to Budapest, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £25, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Budapest. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £35.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Budapest, with £25. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £73.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Budapest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Sofia to Budapest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sofia to Budapest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Sofia to Budapest are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Budapest

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Sofia and Budapest.

Central Coach Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Népliget Coach Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Ritz-Carlton

Erzsébet tér 9, 1051 9

Mexikói út

Horvát Boldizsár u. 1

BKK

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Sofia to Budapest? Compare all modes of transports from Sofia to Budapest.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Budapest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Sofia to Budapest? Or which bus companies serve the route Sofia to Budapest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Sofia to Budapest bus

How much does a Sofia - Budapest coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sofia - Budapest bus trip is available from £25 and takes 13h 31m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Sofia to Budapest?

The connection Sofia to Budapest is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £25 to £75. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Sofia - Budapest route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sofia to Budapest is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Budapest from Sofia take?

The quickest coach from Sofia to Budapest is provided by Citylines and takes 10h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £67. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Budapest?

The earliest bus to Budapest departs from Sofia at 01:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Sofia to Budapest?

The latest bus to Budapest departs from Sofia at 22:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Sofia - Budapest route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sofia to Budapest can travel with FlixBus, Citylines and Arda Tur. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Budapest?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Budapest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Citylines and Arda Tur.

What can I take with me on the bus to Budapest from Sofia?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Sofia Budapest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sofia Budapest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sofia to Budapest on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sofia to Budapest

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Sofia and to Budapest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Sofia and to Budapest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!