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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 Bucharest to Drobeta Tr. Severintrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Arad
    2. Take the taxi from Drobeta Tr. Severin to Bulgaria–Romania bordertaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $60–72

  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
    $34–52

  3. 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
    $35–41

  4. Drive 333.7 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Bulgaria–Romania bordercar car 333.7 km
    3h 53m
    $54–77

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Craiova to Calafatbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Calafat to Bulgaria–Romania bordertaxi taxi
    7h 53m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 380.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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 Tr. Severin then take the taxi to Bulgaria–Romania border. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Calafat then take the taxi to Bulgaria–Romania border.

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