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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Pleven is to bus which costs $11 - $16 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Pleven is to shuttle which takes 3h 12m and costs $190 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Pleven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Pleven Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Pleven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Pleven. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Pleven?

The distance between Bucharest and Pleven is 230 km. The road distance is 221.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Pleven without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $11 - $16.

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

The bus from București, Autogara Militari to Pleven Bus Station takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Pleven bus from?

Bucharest to Pleven bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Pleven train from?

Bucharest to Pleven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Pleven?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Pleven is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $11 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $32 - $35 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Bucharest to Pleven bus arrive?

Bucharest to Pleven bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Pleven Bus Station.

Where does the Bucharest to Pleven train arrive?

Bucharest to Pleven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Pleven station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Pleven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Pleven is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Bucharest to Pleven.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Pleven?

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Where can I stay near Pleven?

There are 64+ hotels available in Pleven.

Bucharest to Pleven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Pleven by bus, train, night train, car, or shuttle

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 Pleven Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
4h 15m
$11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to PlevenIr
7h 41m
$32–35
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna OryahovitsaBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleven2602 / ...
4h 5m
$18–24
Drive 221.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Pleven221.8 km
3h 23m
$36–51
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Pleven
3h 12m
$190–280

Bucharest to Pleven by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 15mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.9 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Pleven Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Pleven twice daily. Tickets cost $32–35 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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