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How to get fromCraiova Airport (CRA) to Sofiaby bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Sofia by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Calafatbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus bus 1950
    8h 5m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jiu Hm to Vidintrain train 1091
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    8h 55m
    $21–27

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Craiova-CRA to Sofiarideshare rideshare 298.2 km
    4h 59m

  4. Drive 298.2 km

    1. Drive from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Sofiacar car 298.2 km
    4h 59m
    $48–69

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane OTP - SOF
    6h 59m
    $77–200

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jiu Hm to Vidintrain train 1091
    2. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Craiova Airport (CRA), Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a vehicle from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Sofia via Craiova and Calafat in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Sofia Sever via Jiu Hm and Vidin in around 8h 55m.

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