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How to get fromCraiova to Blagoevgradby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Craiova to Blagoevgrad by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgradbus bus
    10h 58m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain train Ic / ...
    12h 13m
    $18–23

  3. Drive  381.5 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Blagoevgradcar car 381.5 km
    5h 37m
    $73–105

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 2B-C
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus bus N980
    12h 50m
    $52–90

Craiova to Blagoevgrad by train and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Craiova to Blagoevgrad via Vidin, Sofia Sever, Гара София север, Централна Гара, and Sofia in around 12h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal via București, Autogara Militari in around 12h 50m.

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