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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Vratsa is to train which costs $50 - $65 and takes 20h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Vratsa is to drive which takes 9h 20m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Vratsa?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Vratsa station. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Vratsa bus station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Vratsa?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Vratsa. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Vratsa via Craiova and Vidin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

How far is it from Budapest to Vratsa?

The distance between Budapest and Vratsa is 761 km. The road distance is 734 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Vratsa without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 3m and costs $55 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Budapest to Vratsa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Vratsa bus from?

Budapest to Vratsa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Vratsa train from?

Budapest to Vratsa train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Vratsa?

The best way to get from Budapest to Vratsa is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $65 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Budapest to Vratsa bus arrive?

Budapest to Vratsa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Vratsa?

Vratsa is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 2:52 AM in Budapest and 3:52 AM in Vratsa.

Where does the Budapest to Vratsa train arrive?

Budapest to Vratsa train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Craiova station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Vratsa?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Vratsa is 734 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Budapest to Vratsa.

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

Book your Budapest to Vratsa bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vratsa?

There are 86+ hotels available in Vratsa.

Budapest to Vratsa - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Budapest to Vratsa by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or night train

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BUD - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Vratsabus
7h 38m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
3. Take the train from Vidin to Vratsatrain
20h 30m
$51–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Vratsatrain 7624
16h 3m
$55–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Baile Herculanetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Vratsa bus stationbus 1950
17h 34m
$66–85
Drive 734 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Vratsacar 734 km
9h 20m
$129–186
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Vratsabus
10h 9m
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BUD - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plevenshuttle
3. Take the train from Pleven to Vratsatrain
10h 47m
$279–494
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plevenshuttle
3. Take the train from Pleven to Vratsatrain
11h 20m
$221–449
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofiabus N982
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Vratsa bus stationbus 1950
16h 20m
$87–120
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Budapest to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus
2. Take the night train from Arad to Băile Herculanenighttrain
3. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Vratsa bus stationbus
18h 13m
$111–160

Budapest to Vratsa by subway, bus, and train

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Distance: 760.7 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Vratsa, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vratsa bus station via Sofia in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Vratsa via Craiova and Vidin in around 20h 30m.

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