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How to get fromBucharest to Shipkaby night train, train, bus or car

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

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  1. Night train, train

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    1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Veliko TŭrnovonighttrainBosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlaktrain4631
    6h 35m
    $11–19
  2. Bus via Pleven

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Pleven Bus StationbusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
    2. Take the bus from Pleven to Shipkabus
    8h 20m
    $14–27
  3. Drive 256.2 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Shipkacar256.2 km
    4h 16m
    $41–59
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus StationbusPegasus 113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Kazanlakbus
    8h 21m
    $28–30
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bucureşti Progresu to Ruse TriajtrainBucureşti Nord Gr.A - Ruse
    2. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Kazanlaktrain4631
    10h 51m
    $19–29

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Shipka, Oblast Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Shipka via Pleven in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piata Sf. Vineri to Shipka via Gara Progresul, Bucureşti Progresu, Ruse Triaj, Ruse Razpredelitelna, Kazanlak, and Kazanlak in around 10h 51m.

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