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How to get fromArad to Bulgariaby plane, bus, car, train, or night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Arad to Bulgaria by plane, bus, car, train, or night train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Arad (ARW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ARW - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    4h 3m
    $73–231

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arad to Baile Herculanetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Sofiabus bus 1950
    14h 4m
    $63–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Sofiabus bus 1950
    12h 15m
    $70–110

  4. Drive  540 km

    1. Drive from Arad to Sofiacar car 540 km
    6h 55m
    $86–125

  5. Night train, bus

    1. Take the nighttrain from Arad to Băile Herculanenighttrain night train Arad - Constanţa / ...
    2. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Sofiabus bus 1950
    14h 6m
    $64–106

Arad to Bulgaria by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Arad to Sofia 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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