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 $6 - $12 and takes 5h 52m.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Vratsa via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

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 52m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Vratsa?

The distance between Bucharest and Vratsa is 426 km. The road distance is 326.8 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 52m and costs $6 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 LIKEBUS, depart from Bucharest 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 35m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $39 - $44 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Bucharest to Vratsa bus arrive?

Bucharest to Vratsa bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Sofia Central 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Vratsa?

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Where can I stay near Vratsa?

There are 90+ 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, 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 Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Vratsatrain Ic
5h 52m
$7–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Sofia-Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vratsabus
8h 35m
$37–43
Drive 326.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Vratsacar 326.8 km
4h 59m
$53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Mezdratrain 461
9h 32m
$40–44
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus N980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vratsabus
10h 15m

Bucharest to Vratsa by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 32mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Vratsa.

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Distance: 425.7 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Vratsa via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Mezdra once daily. Tickets cost $38–42 and the journey takes 8h 24m.

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