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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bucha is to bus which costs 3 300 ₴ - 4 700 ₴ and takes 26h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Bucha is to drive which takes 17h 57m and costs 8 500 ₴ - 13 000 ₴.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Bucha?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Bucha. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Bucha via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Ungheni and Kyiv-Pas.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 27m.

How far is it from Sofia to Bucha?

The distance between Sofia and Bucha is 1341 km. The road distance is 1317.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Bucha without a car is to bus which takes 26h 1m and costs 3 300 ₴ - 4 700 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 14h 18m to get from Sofia to Bucha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Bucha train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Bucha?

The best way to get from Sofia to Bucha is to bus which takes 26h 1m and costs 3 300 ₴ - 4 700 ₴. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 4 200 ₴ - 7 000 ₴ and takes 40h 21m.

Where does the Sofia to Bucha train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Bucha?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Bucha is 1318 km. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Sofia to Bucha.

Where can I stay near Bucha?

There are 1512+ hotels available in Bucha.

Sofia to Bucha - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Sofia to Bucha by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or shuttle

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Fly Sofia Airport to Chișinău International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane SOF - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
14h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus Group Plus 1665 / ...
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL to Kyiv OFISbus
26h 1m
₴3,390–4,693
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Unghenitrain 402
4. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train 351
37h 27m
₴3,808–6,225
Drive 1,317.7 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Buchacar 1,317.7 km
17h 57m
₴8,935–12,906
Fly Sofia Airport to Iași International Airport, drive, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane SOF - IAS
2. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train
25h 37m
₴5,026–12,856
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane OTP - RMO
3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
17h 20m
Fly Sofia Airport to Suceava, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Suceava (SCV)plane SOF - SCV
2. Take the bus from Suceava Airport to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Kamyanets-Podilskyibus
4. Take the bus from Kamianka to Kyivbus
18h 25m
₴4,906–14,216
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Suceava, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Suceava (SCV)plane OTP - SCV
3. Take the bus from Suceava Airport to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Kamyanets-Podilskyibus
5. Take the bus from Kamianka to Kyivbus
19h 37m
₴15,970–26,611
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Sofia to Chişinău Southern Busbus
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Northern Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus Chişinău-Kyiv / ...
35h 38m
Train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain
2. Take the train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Unghenitrain 402
4. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train 351
40h 21m
₴4,271–6,665

Sofia to Bucha by train

4Weekly Trains

40h 21mAverage Duration

₴4,271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,341.2 km
Duration: 14h 18m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Bucha, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine?

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucha via Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL, Kyiv OFIS, Vasylkivska, Demiivska, and Kyiv in around 26h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia Sever to Bucha via Ruse, Bucuresti Nord, Ungheni, and Kyiv-Pas. in around 40h 21m.

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