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How to get fromBucharest to Etaraby bus, night train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Etara by bus, night train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Veliko Tarnovobus bus 983 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Gabrovobus bus
    6h 18m
    $26–42

  2. Bus via Ruse

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus bus Pegasus 113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Gabrovobus bus
    6h 33m
    $19–34

  3. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Veliko Tŭrnovonighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    4h 23m
    $21–29

  4. Drive 229.9 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Etaracar car 229.9 km
    3h 47m
    $37–53

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  • Distance: 243.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Etara, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Etara via Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Bucharest to Veliko Tŭrnovo twice a week. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 2h 19m.

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