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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Vratsa is to night train and train which costs $27 - $35 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Vratsa is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Vratsa?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Vratsa. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Vratsa via Pleven and Byala Slatina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Vratsa?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Vratsa. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Vratsa via Gorna Oryahovitsa and Mezdra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Vratsa?

The distance between Bucharest and Vratsa is 426 km. The road distance is 326.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Vratsa without a car is to night train and train which takes 6h 26m and costs $27 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Bucharest to Vratsa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Vratsa bus from?

Bucharest to Vratsa bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Vratsa train from?

Bucharest to Vratsa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Vratsa?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Vratsa is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $41 - $47 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Bucharest to Vratsa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bucharest to Vratsa train arrive?

Bucharest to Vratsa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Vratsa?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Vratsa is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Bucharest to Vratsa.

Where can I stay near Vratsa?

There are 85+ hotels available in Vratsa.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Vratsa 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
best
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna OryahovitsaBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Mezdra2602 / ...
6h 26m
$28–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Pleven Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Pleven to Byala Slatina
3. Take the bus from Byala Slatina to Vratsa
8h 18m
Drive 326.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Vratsa326.7 km
4h 54m
$52–76
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Pleven
2. Take the bus from Pleven to Byala Slatina
3. Take the bus from Byala Slatina to Vratsa
7h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to MezdraIr
10h 4m
$42–47

Bucharest to Vratsa by train

12Weekly Trains

10h 4mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.6 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Vratsa via Pleven Bus Station, Pleven, and Byala Slatina in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Mezdra twice daily. Tickets cost $40–44 and the journey takes 8h 58m.

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