What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Castelul Bran?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Castelul Bran is to bus and night train and train which costs $24 - $50 and takes 11h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Castelul Bran?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Castelul Bran is to drive which takes 8h 19m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Castelul Bran?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Castelul Bran. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Bran via București, Autogara Militari, Stadionul Municipal and Cristian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Sofia to Castelul Bran?

The distance between Sofia and Castelul Bran is 665 km. The road distance is 516.8 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Castelul Bran without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Castelul Bran without a car is to train and night train and taxi which takes 9h 32m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Castelul Bran?

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Sofia to Castelul Bran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Castelul Bran bus from?

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

Where does the Sofia to Castelul Bran bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Castelul Bran?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Castelul Bran is 517 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Sofia to Castelul Bran.

Where can I stay near Castelul Bran?

There are 3200+ hotels available in Castelul Bran.

Sofia to Castelul Bran - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, taxi, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Castelul Bran by train, night train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, night train, taxi
best
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 Bucharest to Buşteni Hm.train
4. Take the taxi from Buşteni Hm. to Castelul Brantaxi
9h 32m
$35–62
Bus, night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus
2. Take the night train from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain
11h 16m
$25–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus N980
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brașovbus 3908 / ...
13h 10m
$43–74
Drive 516.8 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Castelul Brancar 516.8 km
8h 19m
$83–119
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SOF - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
8h 7m
Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane SOF - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
11h 35m
Fly to Sibiu, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane SOF - SBZ
2. Take the bus from Sibiu Airport to Aeroport Ghimbav-Brasovbus
3. Take the bus from Brasov Airport to Branbus
13h 20m
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Branbus
9h 39m

Sofia to Castelul Bran by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

13h 10mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sofia to Castelul Bran.

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Distance: 665.5 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Castelul Bran, Romania?

You can take a bus from Sofia to Castelul Bran via București, Autogara Militari, Stadionul Municipal, Centru Cristian, Cristian, and Bran in around 13h 10m.

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