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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bucharest is to train and night train which costs $7 - $13 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $55 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Bucharest via Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Sofia to Bucharest?

The distance between Sofia and Bucharest is 393 km. The road distance is 382.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $18 - $26.

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

The bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militari takes 6h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Bucharest bus from?

Sofia to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Bucharest train from?

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

Bus or fly from Sofia to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Sofia to Bucharest is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $180 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Sofia to Bucharest bus arrive?

Sofia to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Sofia to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Bucharest is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Sofia to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Bucharest?

Book your Sofia to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5469+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Sofia to Bucharest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Bucharest by bus, train, night 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
best
1. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus N980 / ...
6h 35m
$18–26
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
7h 10m
$8–13
Drive 382.7 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Bucharestcar 382.7 km
5h 7m
$61–89
Fly
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SOF - OTP
4h 16m
$60–172
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotelbus Pegasus 94 / ...
7h 45m
$27–54

Sofia to Bucharest by bus

32Weekly Buses

6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.7 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militari 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Tarom flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a week.

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