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How to get fromSamokov to Bucharestby bus, train, night train, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Samokov to Bucharest by bus, train, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, night train

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    1. Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus
    2. Take the train from Kostenets to Stara Zagoratrain
    3. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Bucharestnighttrain
    8h 54m
    $18–37

  2. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Borovets Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus StationbusTraventuria 12709 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara MilitaribusN980 / ...
    10h 41m
    $31–71

  3. Drive 423.4 km

    1. Drive from Samokov to Bucharestcar423.4 km
    6h 12m
    $68–98

  4. Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take the bus from Borovets Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeSOF - OTP
    6h 16m
    $141–296

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Borovets Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus StationbusTraventuria 12709 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara MilitaribusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
    12h 7m
    $32–45

  6. Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Varna Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Borovets Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)planeSOF - VAR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Bucharestshuttle
    9h 4m
    $366–611

  7. Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Borovets Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)planeSOF - BBU
    10h 17m
    $54–219

  8. Bus, bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take the bus from Samokov to Dupnitsabus
    2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus
    3. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
    4. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeSKG - OTP
    9h 34m
    $150–328

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Samokov to București, Autogara Militari via Borovets, Borovets Bus Stop, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Sofia in around 10h 41m.

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