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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Pleven is to night train and train which costs $9 - $17 and takes 4h 19m.

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 $180 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Pleven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Pleven station. However, there are services departing from Buchurest and arriving at Pleven Bus Station via Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Pleven?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Pleven via Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Pleven?

The distance between Bucharest and Pleven is 230 km. The road distance is 221.7 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 35m and costs $21 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Bucharest to Pleven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Pleven bus from?

Bucharest to Pleven bus services, operated by Omega Group, depart from Buchurest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Pleven train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Pleven?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Pleven is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $27 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Bucharest to Pleven bus arrive?

Bucharest to Pleven bus services, operated by Omega Group, arrive at Ruse station.

Where does the Bucharest to Pleven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Pleven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Pleven is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Bucharest to Pleven.

Where can I stay near Pleven?

There are 66+ 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 Buchurest to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
4h 35m
$21–34
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleventrain 2612 / ...
4h 19m
$10–17
Train
1. Take the train from Bucureşti Progresu to Ruse Triajtrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Ruse
2. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Pleventrain 4611 / ...
8h 34m
$18–26
Drive 221.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Plevencar 221.7 km
3h 26m
$36–51
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plevenshuttle
3h 12m
$180–280

Bucharest to Pleven by bus

2Weekly Buses

4h 35mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Pleven.

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Distance: 229.6 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Buchurest to Pleven Bus Station via Ruse Central Bus Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piata Sf. Vineri to Pleven via Gara Progresul, Bucureşti Progresu, Ruse Triaj, and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 8h 34m.

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