What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station is to bus which costs $18 - $27 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs $60 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Sofia Central Bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Sofia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Sofia Central Bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Sofia. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station?

The distance between Bucharest and Sofia Central Bus Station is 391 km. The road distance is 384 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $18 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station?

The bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia takes 6h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station bus from?

Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station train from?

Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $18 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $46 - $50 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station bus arrive?

Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Where does the Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station train arrive?

Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station is 384 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station?

Book your Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Sofia Central Bus Station?

There are 2298+ hotels available in Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station by bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus N980 / ...
6h 45m
$18–27
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofiatrain Ic
7h 13m
$30–35
Drive 384 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationcar 384 km
5h 17m
$62–89
Fly, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane OTP - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Sofiatrain
4h 39m
$63–178
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Pegasus 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
7h 55m
$24–53
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
9h 58m
$46–50

Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station by bus

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Distance: 391.4 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Sofia Central Bus Station, Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $46–50 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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How to get fromBucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationby bus, night train, train, car, or plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station by bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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Drive 384 km

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Bus via Ruse

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