How to Get from Budapest to Sofia
Budapest to Sofia is 629 km in a straight line.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Budapest to Sofia by price and travel time (route calculated on 4 October 2026).
- 1 bus departures a day with ArdaTur
- First bus at 23:59, last at 23:59
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 4 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 4 Oct 2026
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Sofia: bus. The two cities are about 629 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 4 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
629 km in a straight line
Budapest to Sofia: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest → SofiaflightRyanair·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Cheapest Flight Fare by Month, Budapest to Sofia
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €21 | |
| December 2026 | €19 | |
| January 2027 | €20 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Budapest to Sofia
ArdaTur runs one scheduled departure a day, at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 23:59 | 23:59 |
| FlixBusbus | · | 18:30 | 18:30 |
All departures ArdaTur
- 23:59
All departures FlixBus
- 18:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and Arrival
Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 22h 50m€42Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Nov 9.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
How the Trip from Budapest to Sofia Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 4 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest Népliget to Sofia, about 13h 40m. In total it's roughly €53 over 13h 40m, direct, no transfers.
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Budapest to Sofia: Common Questions
When is the first bus from Budapest to Sofia?
The first bus with ArdaTur leaves at 23:59 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Sofia?
Routavio's timetable check shows 1 bus departures a day with ArdaTur, between 23:59 and 23:59.
How far is Sofia from Budapest?
About 629 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Budapest to Sofia?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Sofia?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 4 Oct 2026