There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia by plane, bus, night train, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane OTP - SOF
1h 48m$60–170Bus via Soseaua Viilor
cheapest- Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
9h 53m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Sofia-Bucharest
7h 33m$37Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain Ic / ...
7h 59m$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bucharest Otopeni-OTP to Sofia399.6 km
5h 36mDrive 399.6 km
- Drive from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofiacar 399.6 km
5h 36m$64–92Train
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
11h 20m$48–56
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia is to bus via Soseaua Viilor which costs $19 - $28 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $60 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Piata Victoriei and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni) and arriving at Sofia Sever via Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) and Sofia is 312 km. The road distance is 399.6 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $38.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia, including transfers.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38 and takes 7h 33m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP), Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Tarom flies from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 6 times a week. Alternatively, LIKEBUS operates a bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $34 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–29
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $47–51
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bucharest Otopeni-OTP to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia is 400 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Sofia.
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