What is the cheapest way to get from Bran to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Bran to Sofia is to train and night train which costs $25 - $55 and takes 15h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bran to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Bran to Sofia is to drive which takes 8h 19m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Bran and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bran to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Bran and arriving at Sofia via Centru Cristian, Brașov and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

How far is it from Bran to Sofia?

The distance between Bran and Sofia is 665 km. The road distance is 517.6 km.

How do I travel from Bran to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Bran to Sofia without a car is to train and night train via Gorna Oryahovitsa which takes 10h 24m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Bran to Sofia?

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Bran to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bran to Sofia bus from?

Bran to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brașov station.

Where does the Bran to Sofia bus arrive?

Bran to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

Can I drive from Bran to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bran to Sofia is 518 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Bran to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

Bran to Sofia - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bran to Sofia by train, night train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, night train via Gorna Oryahovitsa
best
1. Take the train from Buşteni Hm. to Bucharesttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
3. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
10h 24m
$36–63
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Ruse Triajnighttrain
3. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Sofiatrain 461
15h 58m
$26–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brașov to București, Autogara Militaribus 3908 / ...
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus N980
13h 33m
$42–76
Drive 517.6 km
1. Drive from Bran to Sofiacar 517.6 km
8h 19m
$83–120
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take the bus from Bran to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane OTP - SOF
7h 31m
Bus, shuttle to Varna Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bran to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Varnashuttle
3. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
10h 50m
Bus, bus to Sibiu, fly
1. Take the bus from Bran to Brasov Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Aeroport Ghimbav-Brasov to Sibiu Airportbus
3. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SBZ - SOF
13h 9m
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bran to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Sofiashuttle
8h 53m

Bran to Sofia by bus

6Weekly Buses

13h 33mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 664.9 km
Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Bran, Brașov, Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bran to Sofia via Centru Cristian, Brașov, and București, Autogara Militari in around 13h 33m.

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