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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Pernik is to bus via București, Autogara Militari which costs $20 - $30 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Pernik is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Pernik?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Pernik. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Pernik via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Pernik?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Pernik. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Pernik via Gorna Oryahovitsa and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Pernik?

The distance between Bucharest and Pernik is 423 km. The road distance is 411.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Pernik without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $21 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Bucharest to Pernik, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Pernik bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Pernik train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Pernik?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Pernik is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $21 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $55 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Bucharest to Pernik bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bucharest to Pernik train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Pernik?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Pernik is 412 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Bucharest to Pernik.

Where can I stay near Pernik?

There are 37+ hotels available in Pernik.

Bucharest to Pernik - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Pernik by bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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
7h 30m
$22–53
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
8h 45m
$20–30
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna OryahovitsaBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia2602 / ...
8h 13m
$35–43
Drive 411.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Pernik411.6 km
5h 46m
$66–95
Fly, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)OTP - SOF
2. Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Pernik
6h 12m
$129–293
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to SofiaIr
11h 55m
$49–55

Bucharest to Pernik by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 30mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.7 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofia twice daily. Tickets cost $47–52 and the journey takes 10h 28m.

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