There are 6 ways to get from Central Class Bucharest to Sofia by bus, night train, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Sofia-Bucharest
7h 6m$35Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain Ic / ...
8h 19m$7–12Drive 383.1 km
- Drive from Central Class Bucharest to Sofiacar 383.1 km
5h 19m$73–106Fly
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane OTP - SOF
4h 32m$66–201Bus via Valea Cascadelor
- Take the bus from Bucharest Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
9h 8m$16–30Train
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain 1095
- Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain Ic
11h 10m$20–25
Central Class Bucharest to Sofia by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Class Bucharest to Sofia is to night train and train which costs $7 - $13 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Central Class Bucharest to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $65 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Class Bucharest to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Stirbei Voda and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Class Bucharest to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Sofia Sever via Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Central Class Bucharest and Sofia is 407 km. The road distance is 383.1 km.
The best way to get from Central Class Bucharest to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $35.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Central Class Bucharest to Sofia, including transfers.
Central Class Bucharest to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Bucharest Autogara Militari station.
Central Class Bucharest to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Central Class Bucharest to Sofia is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $210 and takes 4h 32m, you could also train, which costs $20 - $25 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Central Class Bucharest, Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?
LIKEBUS operates a bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $34 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Tarom flies from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a week.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $5–7
Train from Ruse to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $6–9
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- 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 Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Central Class Bucharest to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Central Class Bucharest to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Class Bucharest to Sofia is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Central Class Bucharest to Sofia.
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