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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Shipka is to night train and train which costs $11 - $19 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Shipka is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Shipka?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Shipka. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Shipka via Veliko Tarnovo and Kazanlak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Shipka?

The distance between Bucharest and Shipka is 346 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Shipka without a car is to night train and train which takes 6h 30m and costs $11 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Bucharest to Shipka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Shipka bus from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Shipka?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Shipka is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $27 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $32 and takes 11h.

Where does the Bucharest to Shipka bus arrive?

Bucharest to Shipka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Shipka?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Shipka is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Bucharest to Shipka.

Where can I stay near Shipka?

There are 313+ hotels available in Shipka.

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

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

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
best
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Veliko TŭrnovoBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Veliko Tarnovo to KazanlakRe
6h 30m
$11–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Veliko TarnovoN983
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlak
7h 41m
$27–35
Drive 256.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Shipka256.2 km
4h 15m
$41–59
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Kazanlak
8h 41m
$17–19
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Petko KaravelovoIr
2. Take the train from Petko Karavelovo to KazanlakRe
11h
$27–32

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Shipka.

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Distance: 346.5 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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 Veliko Tarnovo and Kazanlak in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Shipka via Petko Karavelovo, Kazanlak, and Kazanlak in around 11h.

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