Flight to Budapest
Sofia → Budapest · about 1h in the air
Bus to Pest
Budapest → Pest · about 20m
Sofia → Pest
Bulgaria to Hungary · 1 border · Where else can you go from Sofia?
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About the trip from Sofia to Pest
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Pest (Hungary) are 629 km (391 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via Budapest: about 4h 20m door to door with 1 change. Without flying, it takes about 9h 10m by bus and train, via Belgrade and Budapest. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Sofia to Budapest: about 1h in the air, 631 km
- Bus from Budapest to Pest: about 20m, 3 km
Every route we know
- Flight + Bus, via Budapest: about 4h 20m, 1 change
- Bus + Train + Bus, via Belgrade and Budapest: about 9h 10m, 2 changes
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.