What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria is to bus via Bucharest Gară Filaret which costs $19 - $27 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Bulgaria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Sofia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Sveta Nedelya via Gorna Oryahovitsa and Modna K″shcha Agresiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Bulgaria?

The distance between Bucharest and Bulgaria is 391 km. The road distance is 382.5 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $19 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria?

The bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia takes 6h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Bulgaria bus from?

Bucharest to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Bulgaria train from?

Bucharest to Bulgaria train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Bucharest to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Where does the Bucharest to Bulgaria train arrive?

Bucharest to Bulgaria train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Bulgaria is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Bucharest to Bulgaria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Bulgaria?

Book your Bucharest to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2091+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Bucharest to Bulgaria - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria by bus, night train, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to SofiaN980 / ...
6h 45m
$19–60
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna OryahovitsaBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Sever4611 / ...
7h 21m
$17–27
Drive 382.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Sofia382.5 km
5h 13m
$61–88
Bus via Serdika
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
8h 7m
$20–28
Bus via Bucharest Gară Filaret
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Station
8h 7m
$19–27

Bucharest to Bulgaria by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 45mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 391.4 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $19–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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