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Bucharest to Bulgaria trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bucharest and Bulgaria takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 9h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bucharest to Bulgaria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 49m
Duration
496 km
Distance
$45
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napocatrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Cluj Napoca
9h 18m
$43–47

Bucharest to Bulgaria train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bucharest and Bulgaria. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Bulgaria at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Cluj-Napoca and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 495.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

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

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca 4 times a day. Tickets cost $43–47 and the journey takes 8h 54m.

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