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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Budapest from various bus operators like FlixBus, Karat-S or Arda Tur for the next days.
today
from £23
tomorrow
from £23
Sunday
from £40
Monday
from £36
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £18
Thursday
from £18

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 31m
    0
    21:45
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    11:16
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    22:50
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    18:05
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 31m
    0
    21:45
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    11:16
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    22:50
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    18:05
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • Citylines
    10h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    19:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    £64
  • Karat-S
    10h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Sofia
    Bratya Miladinovi
    19:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Economy
    £65
  • Citylines
    10h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Sofia
    Bratya Miladinovi
    19:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    £65

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    22:50
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    18:05
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    19h 40m
    0
    22:50
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    18:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    19h 40m
    0
    22:50
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    18:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    17h 1m
    0
    01:45
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    18:46
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • Karat-S
    10h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Sofia
    Serdika
    19:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    £59
  • Karat-S
    10h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    19:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    £60
  • Arda Tur
    11h 40m
    0
    16:30
    Sofia
    pl. Sveta Nedelya Bus Stop
    04:10
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    £71

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 31m
    0
    21:45
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    11:16
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    17h 31m
    0
    01:45
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    19:16
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    16h 46m
    0
    01:45
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    18:31
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    22:50
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    18:05
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 31m
    0
    21:45
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    11:16
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    17h 20m
    0
    01:45
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    19:05
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • Karat-S
    10h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Sofia
    Serdika
    19:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    £56
  • Karat-S
    10h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    19:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    £69
  • Arda Tur
    11h 40m
    0
    16:30
    Sofia
    Central Coach Station
    04:10
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    £71

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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Sofia to Budapest. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Sofia and Budapest.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 coaches from Sofia to Budapest, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Budapest, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sofia to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Karat-S and Arda Tur that travel 7 times every day by bus from Sofia to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Budapest starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 10h 30m
Earliest Coach 21:45
Latest Coach 22:50
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 630.5 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, Karat-S, Arda Tur and Citylines

Cheapest coach connections from Sofia to Budapest

Every day, 7 buses from 4 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 30/05/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/05
Tuesday 27/05
Wednesday 28/05
Thursday 29/05
Friday 30/05
£23
Saturday 31/05
£64
Sunday 01/06
£40
Monday 02/06
£60
Tuesday 03/06
Wednesday 04/06
£18
Thursday 05/06
£71
Friday 06/06
£22
Saturday 07/06
£21
Sunday 08/06
£44
Monday 09/06
£59
Tuesday 10/06
£71
Wednesday 11/06
£18
Thursday 12/06
£18
Friday 13/06
£20
Saturday 14/06
£18
Sunday 15/06
£72
Monday 16/06
£36
Tuesday 17/06
£71
Wednesday 18/06
£20
Thursday 19/06
£21
Friday 20/06
£18
Saturday 21/06
£17
Sunday 22/06

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 £18, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Budapest. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £40.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Budapest, with £18. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £71.

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.

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 £18 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 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £85. 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 7 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 Karat-S and takes 10h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £69. 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 21:45. 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, Karat-S 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, Karat-S 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
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

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

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