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How to get fromBucharest to Iron Gatesby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bucharest to Iron Gates by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bucharest to Drobeta Tr. SeverintrainIR-N: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Lokoshaza / ...
    7h 12m
    $21–38
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus3902
    2. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus
    8h 37m
    $14–27
  3. Drive 356.4 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Iron Gatescar356.4 km
    4h 28m
    $57–82

Bucharest to Iron Gates by train and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Iron Gates, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Drobeta Tr. Severin 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–33 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Astra Trans Carpatic also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Iron Gates via Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord, Drobeta Turnu Severin, Drobeta Tr. Severin, and Jidoşiţa h. in around 8h 37m.

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