The train between Sofia and Bucharest takes 6h 53m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Sofia to Bucharest. 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 Sofia and Bucharest. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Bucharest station via Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Sofia to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Sofia to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
The distance between Sofia and Bucharest is 295.7 km. The road distance is 497 km.
There is no direct connection from Sofia to Bucharest. However, you can take the train to Gorna Oryahovitsa, walk to Gorna Oryahovitsa, then take the vehicle to Bucharest.