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How to get fromPetroşani to Sofiaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Petroşani to Sofia by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Petrosani to Craiovatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    3. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    12h 58m
    $24–30

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Petroşani to Târgu Jiutrain train
    2. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Craiovabus bus
    3. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 41m

  3. Drive  445.9 km

    1. Drive from Petroşani to Sofiacar car 445.9 km
    7h 45m
    $85–123

  4. Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly

    1. Take the bus from Petroşani to Cluj-Napoca Autogara Park & Ride Aeroportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane CLJ - SOF
    11h 4m
    $118–243

  5. Train via Petroşani

    1. Take the train from Petroşani to Craiovatrain train
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    3. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    13h 2m
    $31–36

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petroşani to Râmnicu Vâlceabus bus B3
    2. Take the bus from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sofiabus bus 983
    14h 39m
    $74–109

  7. Train, bus to Sibiu, fly

    1. Take the train from Petroşani to Vinţu de Jostrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vințu de Jos to Sibiu Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane SBZ - SOF
    15h 11m

  8. Train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take the train from Petrosani to Bucuresti Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane OTP - SOF
    11h 19m
    $85–227

Petroşani to Sofia by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518 km
  • Duration: 12h 58m

What companies run services between Petroşani, Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Petrosani to Sofia Sever via Craiova and Vidin in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Petroşani to Sofia via Râmnicu Vâlcea and Râmnicu Vâlcea in around 14h 39m.

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