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How to get fromSofia to Bucharestby bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Bucharest by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, night train

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    1. Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kostenets to Stara Zagoratrain train Ic
    3. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    8h 52m
    $10–32

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Samokov to Dupnitsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus bus
    9h 52m
    $39–41

  3. Bus, train, night train via Dimitrovgrad

    1. Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kostenets to Dimitrovgradtrain train Ic
    3. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    8h 37m
    $10–36

  4. Drive 423.3 km

    1. Drive from Samokov to Bucharestcar car 423.3 km
    6h 14m
    $68–98

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kostenets to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 983
    10h 26m
    $38–71

  6. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kostenets to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SOF - OTP
    5h 29m
    $59–176

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 568.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Samokov to Bucharest via Dupnitsa and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 9h 52m.

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