What is the cheapest way to get from Romania to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $18 - $27 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Romania to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Romania to Bulgaria is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Sofia via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Sveta Nedelya via Bucharest, Gorna Oryahovitsa and Modna K″shcha Agresiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Romania to Bulgaria?

The distance between Romania and Bulgaria is 402 km. The road distance is 382.5 km.

How do I travel from Romania to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Romania to Bulgaria without a car is to bus via Valea Cascadelor which takes 8h 23m and costs $20 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Romania to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Romania to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Bulgaria bus from?

Romania to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Bulgaria train from?

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

Train or bus from Romania to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Romania to Bulgaria is to bus via Valea Cascadelor which takes 8h 23m and costs $20 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Romania to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Romania to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Where does the Romania to Bulgaria train arrive?

Romania to Bulgaria train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Romania to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Bulgaria is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Romania to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Romania to Bulgaria - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Romania to Bulgaria by bus, night train, train, 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.

Bus via Valea Cascadelor
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus N980
8h 23m
$20–56
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 4611 / ...
8h 34m
$17–27
Drive 382.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Sofiacar 382.5 km
5h 17m
$61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
9h 16m
$18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Bucureşti Progresu to Ruse Triajtrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Ruse
2. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Sofiatrain 461
12h 16m
$25–37

Romania to Bulgaria by bus

6Weekly Buses

8h 23mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Romania to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 401.8 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Romania and Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia 6 times a week. Tickets cost $19–55 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piata Sf. Vineri to Sveta Nedelya via Gara Progresul, Bucureşti Progresu, Ruse Triaj, Ruse Razpredelitelna, Sofia, and Tsentralna Gara in around 12h 16m.

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