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How to get fromBalkan Peninsula to Bulgariaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balkan Peninsula to Bulgaria by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 17m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    5h 14m
    $8–12

  3. Drive  210.1 km

    1. Drive from Balkan Peninsula to Sofiacar car 210.1 km
    3h 38m
    $40–58

  4. Bus via Vratsa

    1. Take the bus from Vidin to Vratsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vratsa to Sofiabus bus
    6h 8m

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  • Distance: 253.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Balkan Peninsula, Romania and Bulgaria?

Alexiev operates a bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Station 5 times a day, and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Vidin to Sofia Sever 3 times a day. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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