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 $13 - $22 and takes 5h 54m.

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 59m 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

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 5h 54m and costs $13 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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.

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 59m 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 Oryahovitsanighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Vratsatrain 2654
5h 54m
$14–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Pleven Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7
2. Take the train from Pleven to Vratsatrain 2654
6h 47m
$15–23
Drive 326.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Vratsacar 326.7 km
4h 59m
$53–76
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plevenshuttle
2. Take the bus from Pleven to Byala Slatinabus
3. Take the bus from Byala Slatina to Vratsabus
7h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Pleven Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pleven to Byala Slatinabus
3. Take the bus from Byala Slatina to Vratsabus
8h 18m

Bucharest to Vratsa by bus and train

7Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Vratsa.

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Distance: 425.7 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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.

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