There are 5 ways to get from Borovets to Bucharest by train, night train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, night train
best- Take the train from Kostenets to Stara Zagoratrain Ic
- Take the nighttrain from Stara Zagora to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
7h 37m$30–55Bus via Sofia
- Take the bus from Samokov to Dupnitsabus
- Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus
11h 22m$38–43Drive 433.3 km
- Drive from Borovets to Bucharestcar 433.3 km
6h 26m$69–100Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus
- Take the train from Kostenets to Iskarsko Shosetrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SOF - OTP
8h 45m$70–200Bus
- Take the bus from Samokov to Blagoevgradbus
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to București, Autogara Militaribus N980
13h 22m$42–80
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Borovets to Bucharest is to train and night train which costs $29 - $55 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Borovets to Bucharest is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Borovets to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Borovets and arriving at Bucharest via Samokov, Dupnitsa and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Borovets to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Kostenets and arriving at Bucharest via Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Borovets and Bucharest is 554 km. The road distance is 433.3 km.
The best way to get from Borovets to Bucharest without a car is to train and night train which takes 7h 37m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Borovets to Bucharest, including transfers.
Borovets to Bucharest bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, depart from Samokov station.
Borovets to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kostenets station.
Borovets to Bucharest bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, arrive at Dupnitsa station.
What companies run services between Borovets, Sofia, Bulgaria and Bucharest, Romania?
You can take a bus from Borovets to Bucharest via Samokov, Dupnitsa, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Sofia Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kostenets to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Night train from Stara Zagora to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–24
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $5–8
- 1st Class
- $6–8
Train from Kostenets to Iskarsko Shose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $2–3
- Phone
- 0722 60019
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Dupnitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Blagoevgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
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More Questions & Answers
Borovets to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Borovets to Bucharest is 433 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Borovets to Bucharest.
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