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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
$43
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
$41–45

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 7:52 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.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj10h 33m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 23m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj14h 35m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 52m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 54m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj10h 33m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 23m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj14h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 54m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj10h 33m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 23m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj14h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 54m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj10h 33m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 23m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj14h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 54m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj10h 33m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 23m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj15h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 53m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj10h 24m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 24m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj15h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 53m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj10h 24m • 1 change

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)CTP Cluj9h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bucharest to Bulgaria? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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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 $41–45 and the journey takes 8h 54m.

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