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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Sofia is to bus which costs $19 - $28 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Romania to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $55 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Sofia Sever via Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Romania to Sofia?

The distance between Romania and Sofia is 385 km. The road distance is 382.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Romania to Sofia without a car is to bus via Ruse which takes 7h 23m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Romania to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Sofia bus from?

Romania to Sofia bus services, operated by PEGASUS GROUP Ltd., depart from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Sofia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Romania to Sofia?

The best way to get from Romania to Sofia is to bus via Ruse which takes 7h 23m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 12h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $180 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Romania to Sofia bus arrive?

Romania to Sofia bus services, operated by PEGASUS GROUP Ltd., arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.

Where does the Romania to Sofia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Romania to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Sofia is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Romania to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2094+ hotels available in Sofia.

Romania to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Romania to Sofia by bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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 Ruse
best
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus StationPegasus 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni / ...
7h 23m
$30–40
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna OryahovitsaBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Sever4611 / ...
8h 10m
$16–26
Drive 382.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Sofia382.5 km
5h 13m
$61–88
Bus to Varna Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Constanta to Nisipurile de Aur
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)VAR - SOF
6h 24m
$174–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Station
9h 9m
$19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Bucureşti Progresu to Ruse TriajBucureşti Nord Gr.A - Ruse
2. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Sofia461
12h 3m
$24–36
Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)OTP - SOF
4h 42m
$57–172

Romania to Sofia by bus

28Weekly Buses

7h 23mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Romania to Sofia.

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Distance: 384.9 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Sofia Central Bus Station via Ruse Central Bus Station in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piata Sf. Vineri to Sofia via Gara Progresul, Bucureşti Progresu, Ruse Triaj, and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 12h 3m.

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