There are 5 ways to get from Ploieşti to Byala by train, bus, night train or car
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Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
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Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Borovo
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Ploesti Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station
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Take the bus from Ruse to Byala
Train, bus
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Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
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Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse
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Take the bus from Ruse to Byala
Train, night train, bus
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Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
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Take the night train from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Ruse
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Take the bus from Ruse to Byala
Drive
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Drive from Ploieşti to Byala
Ploieşti to Byala by bus
The bus journey time between Ploieşti and Byala is around 6h 15m and covers a distance of around 211 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Union Ivkoni, Ruse Bus, BG Razpisanie and others, the Ploieşti to Byala bus service departs from Ploesti Bus Station and arrives in Byala. Typically two buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Bulgaria from Romania
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Romania
Conditions of entry into Bulgaria from Romania
- There are no current restrictions
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Yes, entry into Bulgaria is currently allowed from Romania.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Byala is 02 807 87 57.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Byala is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Byala is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 02 807 87 57.
No, returning to Romania from Bulgaria is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ploieşti to Byala is to bus which costs $7 - $13 and takes 6h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Ploieşti to Byala is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ploieşti station to Byala. However, there are services departing from Ploesti Bus Station and arriving at Byala via Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Ploieşti and Byala is 167 km. The road distance is 203.9 km.
The best way to get from Ploieşti to Byala without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $9 - $23.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Ploieşti to Byala, including transfers.
Ploieşti to Byala bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Ploesti Bus Station.
The best way to get from Ploieşti to Byala is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $9 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $13 and takes 6h 15m.
Ploieşti to Byala bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, arrive at Byala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ploieşti to Byala is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Ploieşti to Byala.
- Distance: 167.2 km
- Duration: 5h 59m
What companies run services between Ploieşti, Romania and Byala, Oblast Ruse, Bulgaria?
You can take a train from Ploieşti to Byala via Bucureşti Nord Gr.A, Bucuresti Nord, and Borovo in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ploieşti to Byala via Ruse in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $1 - $2
- 1st Class
- $5 - $7
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Borovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $14
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $4 - $6
- 1st Class
- $12 - $14
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3 - $11
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $3 - $4
- 1st Class
- $9 - $11
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $1 - $2
- 1st Class
- $5 - $7
- Phone
- 0351/40.91.53
- office@softrans.ro
- Website
- softrans.ro
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- S.C. Softrans S.R.L.
- Phone
- 0310 800 900
- contact@regiocalatori.ro
- Website
- regiocalatori.ro
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- Regio Călători
- Phone
- 0751.525.520
- office@astratranscarpatic.ro
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Astra Trans Carpatic
- Phone
- +40 238 434 380
- sesizari@transferoviarcalatori.ro
- Website
- transferoviarcalatori.ro
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- Transferoviar Calatori
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- Transferoviar Calatori
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Ploiesti Vest to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- 0700 10 200
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4 - $5
- 1st Class
- $4 - $6
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Ploesti Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- info@avtogararuse.org
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Ruse to Byala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Ruse to Byala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- starazagora.bg
Bus from Ruse to Byala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
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