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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bucharest to Drobeta Tr. SeverintrainBucureşti Nord Gr.A - Arad
    6h 18m
    $39–44

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Vârciorova Hm.nighttrainConstanţa - Arad / ...
    6h 39m
    $22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus3902
    2. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Gura Văiibus
    8h 1m

  4. Drive 356.3 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Iron Gatescar356.3 km
    4h 20m
    $57–82

  5. Bus via Drăgășani

    1. Take the bus from Bucuresti to Drăgăşanibus
    2. Take the bus from Drăgăşani to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
    8h 44m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Iron Gates, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Drobeta Tr. Severin once daily. Tickets cost $30–34 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Iron Gates via Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and Gura Văii in around 8h 1m.

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