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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Smolyan is to night train and train and bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Smolyan is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Smolyan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Smolyan. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Smolyan via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Smolyan?

The distance between Bucharest and Smolyan is 543 km. The road distance is 440.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Smolyan without a car is to night train and train and bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $23 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Bucharest to Smolyan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Smolyan bus from?

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

Where does the Bucharest to Smolyan bus arrive?

Bucharest to Smolyan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Smolyan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Smolyan is 441 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Bucharest to Smolyan.

Where can I stay near Smolyan?

There are 632+ hotels available in Smolyan.

Bucharest to Smolyan - 5 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Smolyan by night train, train, bus, taxi, 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.

Night train, train, bus
best
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagoranighttrain
2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
9h 48m
$24–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus N980
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Smolyanbus
12h 27m
Night train, train, taxi
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain
2. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Krumovotrain
3. Take the taxi from Asenovgrad to Smolyantaxi
7h 44m
$65–99
Drive 440.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Smolyancar 440.9 km
7h 29m
$71–102
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdivshuttle
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus
9h 12m
$289–396

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 543.4 km
Duration: 9h 48m

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

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Smolyan via Sofia in around 12h 27m.

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