The train between Bucharest and Bulgaria takes 7h 17m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Bucharest to Bulgaria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Bucharest and Bulgaria. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Bulgaria station via Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Bucharest to Bulgaria train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Bulgaria train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
The distance between Bucharest and Bulgaria is 209 km. The road distance is 498 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $48–52 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
