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 35m.

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 19m 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 Pleven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

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 35m and costs $11 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 Union Ivkoni, 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 via Pleven which takes 8h 20m and costs $14 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $29 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Bucharest to Shipka bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Shipka?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Shipka is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Bucharest to Shipka.

Where can I stay near Shipka?

There are 308+ 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 Tŭrnovonighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlaktrain 4631
6h 35m
$11–19
Bus via Pleven
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Pleven Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7
2. Take the bus from Pleven to Shipkabus
8h 20m
$14–27
Drive 256.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Shipkacar 256.2 km
4h 19m
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Pegasus 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Kazanlakbus
8h 21m
$29–32
Train
1. Take the train from Bucureşti Progresu to Ruse Triajtrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Ruse
2. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Kazanlaktrain 4631
10h 51m
$19–28

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Shipka.

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Distance: 346.5 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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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