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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria is to night train and train which costs $16 - $27 and takes 7h 17m.

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 17m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Bulgaria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

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 Serdika via Gorna Oryahovitsa and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Bulgaria?

The distance between Bucharest and Bulgaria is 404 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 5h 50m and costs $35.

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

The bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Bulgaria bus from?

Bucharest to Bulgaria bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Bucharest 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.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $49 - $54 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Bucharest to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Bucharest to Bulgaria bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Sofia Central Bus 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 17m to drive from Bucharest to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2203+ 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 Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Sofia-Bucharest
5h 50m
$35
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofiatrain 461
7h 17m
$17–27
Drive 382.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Sofiacar 382.5 km
5h 17m
$61–88
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus 983 / ...
7h 32m
$35–58
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
10h 2m
$50–53

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 403.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Bulgaria?

LIKEBUS operates a bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $48–53 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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