There are 4 ways to get from Kapıkule to Bucharest by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vama Kapikule to Vama Rusebus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Bucharestbus Sofia-Bucharest
6h 45mNight train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Kapikule to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
4h 37m$13–37Train
- Take the train from Kapikule to Giurgiu Nordtrain Ic
- Take the train from Giurgiu Nord to Bucureşti Progresutrain Giurgiu - Bucureşti Progresu / ...
15h 26m$21–27Drive 385.1 km
- Drive from Kapıkule to Bucharestcar 385.1 km
6h 14m$81–117
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kapıkule to Bucharest is to night train which costs $13 - $40 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kapıkule to Bucharest is to night train which takes 4h 37m and costs $13 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kapıkule to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Vama Kapikule and arriving at Bucharest via Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kapıkule to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Kapikule and arriving at Bucureşti Progresu via Giurgiu Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Kapıkule and Bucharest is 389 km. The road distance is 385.1 km.
The best way to get from Kapıkule to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 15h 26m and costs $20 - $27.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Kapıkule to Bucharest, including transfers.
Kapıkule to Bucharest bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Vama Kapikule station.
Kapıkule to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kapikule station.
The best way to get from Kapıkule to Bucharest is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $27 and takes 15h 26m.
What companies run services between Kapıkule, Turkey and Bucharest, Romania?
You can take a vehicle from Kapıkule to Bucharest via Vama Kapikule, Vama Ruse, and Ruse in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kapıkule to Piata Sf. Vineri via Kapikule, Giurgiu Nord, Bucureşti Progresu, and C.F.R. Progresul in around 15h 26m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kapikule to Giurgiu Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $7–9
Night train from Kapikule to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $7–10
- 1st Class
- $8–11
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- [email protected]
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Vama Kapikule to Vama Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
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Booking & Getting There
Kapıkule to Bucharest bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Vama Ruse station.
Kapıkule to Bucharest train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Giurgiu Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kapıkule to Bucharest is 385 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Kapıkule to Bucharest.
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