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How to get fromMoldova to Bulgariaby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Moldova to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Chișinău International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, train

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    1. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane RMO - OTP
    2. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain train
    6h 26m
    $44–141

  2. Train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 401
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain train Ic / ...
    21h 43m
    $28–46

  3. Bus via Ruse

    1. Take the bus from Chişinău Centru to Vama Rusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Sofia-Bucharest
    14h 4m
    $63–104

  4. Drive  821.1 km

    1. Drive from Chișinău to Sofiacar car 821.1 km
    11h 4m
    $134–194

  5. Drive to Iași International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, train

    1. Drive from Ungheni to Ungheni Prutcar car
    2. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane IAS - OTP
    3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain train
    8h 31m
    $87–188

  6. Fly Chișinău International Airport to Sofia Airport

    1. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane RMO - SOF
    4h 43m
    $31–252

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chișinău to Hușibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huşi to Vasluibus bus
    3. Take the train from Vaslui to Bucharesttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 25m

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 401
    2. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain train
    3. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train Ic
    24h 26m
    $40–57

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Cimișliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cimișlia to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 11m
    $91–145

Moldova to Bulgaria by train and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Moldova and Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Chişinău Centru to Sofia Central Bus Station via Vama Ruse and Ruse in around 14h 4m. Alternatively, Wizz Air flies from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice a week.

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