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How to get fromGiurgiu to Bulgariaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Giurgiu to Bulgaria by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ruse East to Sofiabus bus N980
    5h 1m
    $30–48
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Giurgiu Nord to Sofiatrain train 461
    7h 35m
    $36–39
  3. Drive  323.1 km

    1. Drive from Giurgiu to Sofiacar car 323.1 km
    4h 21m
    $52–75
  4. Bus via Ruse

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Sofia-Bucharest
    5h 8m
    $35–36

Giurgiu to Bulgaria by train and tram

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Giurgiu, Romania and Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Ruse East to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Giurgiu Nord to Sofia twice daily. Tickets cost $35–38 and the journey takes 7h 28m.

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