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

The cheapest way to get from Pleven to Bucharest is to train and night train which costs $9 - $17 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pleven to Bucharest is to shuttle which takes 3h 11m and costs $180 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Pleven and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Pleven station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Pleven Bus and Coach Station and arriving at Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Pleven and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Pleven to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Pleven and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Pleven to Bucharest?

The distance between Pleven and Bucharest is 221 km. The road distance is 220.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pleven to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $23 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Pleven to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pleven to Bucharest bus from?

Pleven to Bucharest bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Pleven Bus and Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pleven to Bucharest train from?

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

Train or bus from Pleven to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Pleven to Bucharest is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $23 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $27 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Pleven to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pleven to Bucharest train arrive?

Pleven to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse station.

Can I drive from Pleven to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleven to Bucharest is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Pleven to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Pleven to Bucharest by bus, train, night train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pleven Bus and Coach Station to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus Pegasus 94 / ...
4h 35m
$24–30
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pleven to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain 2641 / ...
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
4h 19m
$10–17
Train
1. Take the train from Pleven to Rusetrain 4610
2. Take the train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nordtrain 1094
7h 6m
$21–27
Drive 220.9 km
1. Drive from Pleven to Bucharestcar 220.9 km
3h 15m
$36–51
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Bucharestshuttle
3h 11m
$180–290

Pleven to Bucharest by bus

28Weekly Buses

4h 35mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pleven to Bucharest.

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Distance: 220.6 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Pleven Bus and Coach Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Ruse Central Bus Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pleven to Bucuresti Nord via Ruse in around 7h 6m.

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