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How to get fromBucharest to Vratsaby night train, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Vratsa by night train, train, bus, or car

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  1. Night train, train

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    1. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Vratsatrain train Ic
    5h 52m
    $6–11

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Sofia-Bucharest
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vratsabus bus
    8h 35m
    $37–42

  3. Drive  326.8 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Vratsacar car 326.8 km
    4h 59m
    $53–76

  4. Bus via București, Autogara Militari

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus bus N980 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vratsabus bus
    10h 15m

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  • Distance: 425.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Vratsa, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Vratsa via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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