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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Deva is to bus via Timișoara which costs $16 - $80 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Deva is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Deva?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Deva. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Deva via Caransebeş and Oţelu Roşu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Deva?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Deva. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Deva via Vidin and Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from Sofia to Deva?

The distance between Sofia and Deva is 584 km. The road distance is 521.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Deva without a car is to bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $45 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 13h 54m to get from Sofia to Deva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Deva bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sofia to Deva train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Deva?

The best way to get from Sofia to Deva is to bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Sofia to Deva bus arrive?

Sofia to Deva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Timișoara station.

Where does the Sofia to Deva train arrive?

Sofia to Deva train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Deva?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Deva is 522 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Sofia to Deva.

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

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

Where can I stay near Deva?

There are 367+ hotels available in Deva.

Sofia to Deva - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Sofia to Deva by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Caransebeș1950
2. Take the bus from Oţelu Roşu to Deva
13h 54m
$46–65
Bus via Timișoara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Timișoara1950
2. Take the bus from Timișoara to Deva3908 / ...
14h 45m
$17–76
Train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to VidinRe
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
3. Take the train from Craiova to Deva
15h 44m
$44–54
Drive 521.8 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Deva521.8 km
8h 2m
$84–121
Fly Sofia Airport to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)SOF - TSR
2. Take the bus from Timisoara Airport to Deva
9h 19m
$100–317
Train via Sofia
1. Take the train from Sofia to VidinRe
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
3. Take the train from Craiova to Deva
15h 52m
$44–54
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)OTP - TSR
3. Take the bus from Timisoara Airport to Deva
9h 51m
$337–581
Fly Sofia Airport to Cluj-Napoca, bus, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)SOF - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
3. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Deva
10h 35m
$85–261
Fly Sofia Airport to Oradea International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)SOF - OMR
2. Take the train from Oradea to Deva
15h 34m
$134–350
Fly Sofia Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SOF - OTP
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Deva
13h 16m
$101–242

Sofia to Deva by train

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15h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 584.2 km
Duration: 13h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Sofia to Deva via Caransebeș, Caransebeş, and Oţelu Roşu in around 13h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia Sever to Deva via Vidin and Craiova in around 15h 44m.

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