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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Sofia is to bus which costs $16 - $24 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Romania to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $65 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Sofia 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 Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Sofia Sever via Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Romania to Sofia?

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

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

The best way to get from Romania to Sofia without a car is to bus via Bucharest which takes 7h 9m and costs $35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Romania to Sofia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Romania to Sofia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Romania to Sofia?

The best way to get from Romania to Sofia is to bus via Bucharest which takes 7h 9m and costs $35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $200 and takes 4h 28m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $49 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Romania to Sofia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Romania to Sofia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Romania to Sofia?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2283+ hotels available in Sofia.

Romania to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Romania to Sofia by bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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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
$16–24
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 / ...
7h 51m
$28–33
Drive 382.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Sofiacar 382.6 km
5h 17m
$61–88
Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane OTP - SOF
4h 28m
$66–191
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
11h 14m
$45–49
Bus to Varna Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Constanta to Nisipurile de Aurbus
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
6h 5m
$169–305

Romania to Sofia by bus

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Distance: 409.1 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?

LIKEBUS operates a bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $34 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Tarom flies from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 6 times a week.

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