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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Velingrad is to night train and train which costs $20 - $40 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Velingrad is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Velingrad?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Velingrad. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Velingrad via Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Velingrad?

The distance between Bucharest and Velingrad is 528 km. The road distance is 429.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Velingrad without a car is to night train and train and bus which takes 8h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Bucharest to Velingrad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Velingrad bus from?

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

Where does the Bucharest to Velingrad bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Velingrad?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Velingrad is 429 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Bucharest to Velingrad.

Where can I stay near Velingrad?

There are 250+ hotels available in Velingrad.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Velingrad by night train, train, bus, 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 Zagora
2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to PlovdivRe
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Velingrad
8h 59m
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to DimitrovgradBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to SeptemvriRe
8h 56m
$20–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Blagoevgrad Central Bus TerminalN980
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Velingrad
12h 51m
$51–67
Drive 429.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Velingrad429.5 km
6h 47m
$69–99
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Velingrad
8h 4m

Bucharest to Velingrad by bus

5Weekly Buses

12h 51mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 528.1 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Velingrad via Blagoevgrad in around 12h 51m.

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