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How to get fromBucharest to Balkan Peninsulaby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Balkan Peninsula by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via București Rahova

    best
    1. Take the bus from București Rahova to Calafatbus bus
    7h 1m
    $20–21
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bucharest - Gară Filaret to Calafatbus bus
    8h 15m
    $11–12
  3. Train via Golenti

    1. Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Craiova / ...
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Golentitrain train 1091
    7h 47m
    $27–43
  4. Drive 314.2 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Balkan Peninsulacar car 314.2 km
    3h 30m
    $51–73
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Craiova / ...
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Ram. Golenţitrain train Craiova - Vidin Patnicheska
    8h 1m
    $27–43

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Balkan Peninsula, Romania?

DLS Bus operates a bus from București Rahova to Calafat once daily. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Balkan Peninsula via Craiova and Golenti in around 7h 47m.

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