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How to get fromOrșova to Sofiaby bus, train, car, or night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Orșova to Sofia by bus, train, car, or night train

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Orşova to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus bus
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 26m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Orşova to Craiovatrain train
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    3. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    12h 35m
    $32–39

  3. Drive  326.3 km

    1. Drive from Orșova to Sofiacar car 326.3 km
    4h 50m
    $62–90

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Orsova to Craiovanighttrain night train Irn
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    3. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    12h 37m
    $32–39

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orșova to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 3902
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus bus 983 / ...
    14h 15m
    $77–119

Orșova to Sofia by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497 km
  • Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Orșova, Mehedinți, Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a vehicle from Orșova to Sofia Sever via Orşova, Craiova, and Vidin in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orșova to Sofia via București, Autogara Militari in around 14h 15m.

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