There are 6 ways to get from Macedonia to Târgu Jiu by bus, 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 Petrich Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
- Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu Jiubus
14h 3mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Petrich to Sofiatrain Ic
- Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain Ic
- Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain Ic
- Take the train from Craiova to Târgu Jiutrain
18h 22m$32–43Drive 563.4 km
- Drive from Macedonia to Târgu Jiucar 563.4 km
8h 14m$90–130Drive, train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly, bus
- Drive from Macedonia to Rodopoliscar
- Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SKG - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Târgu Jiubus
12h 4mBus via Petrich
- Take the bus from Petrich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
- Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu Jiubus
14h 37mTrain to Sofia Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Petrich to Zaharna Fabrikatrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SOF - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Târgu Jiubus
13h 27m
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macedonia to Târgu Jiu is to train which costs $30 - $45 and takes 18h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Macedonia to Târgu Jiu is to drive which takes 8h 14m and costs $90 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Macedonia station to Târgu Jiu. However, there are services departing from Petrich Bus Station and arriving at Târgu Jiu via Sofia and Drobeta-Turnu Severin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Macedonia to Târgu Jiu. However, there are services departing from Petrich and arriving at Târgu Jiu via Sofia, Vidin and Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
The distance between Macedonia and Târgu Jiu is 632 km. The road distance is 563.4 km.
The best way to get from Macedonia to Târgu Jiu without a car is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 3m to get from Macedonia to Târgu Jiu, including transfers.
Macedonia to Târgu Jiu bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Petrich Bus Station.
Macedonia to Târgu Jiu train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Petrich station.
The best way to get from Macedonia to Târgu Jiu is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 18h 22m.
What companies run services between Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria and Târgu Jiu, Romania?
You can take a vehicle from Macedonia to Târgu Jiu via Petrich Bus Station, Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia, and Drobeta-Turnu Severin in around 14h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Macedonia to Târgu Jiu via Petrich, Sofia, Vidin, and Craiova in around 18h 22m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $35–150
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–140
Flights from Sofia Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Petrich to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Sofia to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–6
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Vidin to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $1–3
Train from Petrich to Zaharna Fabrika
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Vidin to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Rodopolis to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Petrich Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +4-0745-779.908
- Website
- dikeltour.autogari.ro
Bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- dikeltour.autogari.ro
Bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- dikeltour.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
- Phone
- 0888 302 311
- [email protected]
- Website
- chona.alle.bg
Bus from Petrich to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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More Questions & Answers
Macedonia to Târgu Jiu bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Macedonia to Târgu Jiu train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macedonia to Târgu Jiu is 563 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Macedonia to Târgu Jiu.
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