What is the cheapest way to get from Romania to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Romania to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Romania to Bulgaria is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Piata Unirii and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Tsentral'ni khali via Bucharest, Gorna Oryahovitsa and Modna K″shcha Agresiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Romania to Bulgaria?

The distance between Romania and Bulgaria is 409 km. The road distance is 382.6 km.

How do I travel from Romania to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Romania to Bulgaria without a car is to bus via Bucharest which takes 7h 9m and costs $36.

How long does it take to get from Romania to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Romania to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Bulgaria bus from?

Romania to Bulgaria bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Bulgaria train from?

Romania to Bulgaria train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Train or bus from Romania to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Romania to Bulgaria is to bus via Bucharest which takes 7h 9m and costs $36. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $55 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Romania to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Romania to Bulgaria bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where does the Romania to Bulgaria train arrive?

Romania to Bulgaria train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Romania to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Bulgaria is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Romania to Bulgaria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Romania to Bulgaria?

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Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2314+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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There are 5 ways to get from Romania to Bulgaria by bus, night train, train, or car

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Bus via Bucharest
best
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Sofia-Bucharest
7h 9m
$35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
9h 12m
$17–25
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain Ic / ...
8h 11m
$31–36
Drive 382.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Sofiacar 382.6 km
5h 17m
$61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
11h 21m
$48–53

Romania to Bulgaria by bus

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Distance: 409 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Romania and Bulgaria?

LIKEBUS operates a bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $34 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofia 3 times a day. Tickets cost $46–51 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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