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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Samokov is to night train and train and bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Samokov is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Samokov?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Samokov. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Samokov via Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal and Dupnitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Samokov?

The distance between Bucharest and Samokov is 570 km. The road distance is 424.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Samokov without a car is to night train and train and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $17 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Bucharest to Samokov, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Samokov bus from?

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

Where does the Bucharest to Samokov bus arrive?

Bucharest to Samokov bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Samokov?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Samokov is 424 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Bucharest to Samokov.

Where can I stay near Samokov?

There are 563+ hotels available in Samokov.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Samokov by night train, train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Night train, train, bus
best
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Kostenetstrain
3. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus
9h 11m
$18–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus N980
2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Samokovbus
11h 38m
$39–67
Drive 424.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Samokovcar 424.1 km
6h 27m
$68–98
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane OTP - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenetstrain
3. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus
8h 16m
$130–286
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
2. Take the train from Sofia to Kostenetstrain
3. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus
14h 28m
$51–59
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdivshuttle
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus
8h 52m
$280–389

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

5Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 570 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Samokov via Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal and Dupnitsa in around 11h 38m.

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