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How to get fromSofia to Romaniaby bus, night train, train, car, plane or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, night train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus bus Group Plus 1665 / ...
    2. Take the night train from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Bucharestnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    6h 49m
    $18–28

  2. Train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain train 2641 / ...
    2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    7h 14m
    $16–26

  3. Drive 382.7 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Bucharestcar car 382.7 km
    5h 7m
    $61–89

  4. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SOF - OTP
    4h 9m
    $58–173

  5. Bus via București, Autogara Militari

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N980
    7h 25m
    $31–51

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Gară Filaretbus bus
    8h 21m
    $19–26

  7. Fly to Varna Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SOF - VAR
    2. Take the bus from Nisipurile de Aur to Constantabus bus
    6h 33m
    $164–301

  8. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia to Bucharestshuttle bus
    4h 44m
    $280–390

Sofia to Romania by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Romania?

Tarom flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militari 6 times a week. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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