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How to get fromBucharest to Bulgaria–Romania borderby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Bulgaria–Romania border by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Drobeta Turnu-Severintrain train Ir
    2. Take the taxi from Drobeta Turnu-Severin to Bulgaria–Romania bordertaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $68–85

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain train
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    3. Drive from Vidin to Bulgaria–Romania bordercar car
    9h 12m
    $34–54

  3. Bus, taxi via Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Calafatbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Calafat to Bulgaria–Romania bordertaxi taxi
    8h 7m
    $68–83

  4. Drive  333.7 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Bulgaria–Romania bordercar car 333.7 km
    3h 53m
    $64–92

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest - Gară Filaret to Calafatbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Calafat to Bulgaria–Romania bordertaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    $40–55

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  • Distance: 380.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Bulgaria–Romania border, Romania?

There is no direct connection from Bucharest to Bulgaria–Romania border. However, you can take the train to Drobeta Turnu-Severin then take the taxi to Bulgaria–Romania border. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari, take the bus to Calafat, then take the taxi to Bulgaria–Romania border.

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