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How to get fromSofia to Timișoaraby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Sofia to Timișoara by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    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 Timișoarabus bus
    15h 16m
    $58–101

  2. Drive 545.5 km

    1. Drive from Samokov to Timișoaracar car 545.5 km
    7h 31m
    $87–126

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kostenets to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane SOF - TSR
    9h 12m
    $104–226

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689 km
  • Duration: 15h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Timișoara. However, you can take the bus to Kostenets, walk to Kostenets, take the train to Sofia, walk to Sofia, then take the bus to Timișoara. Alternatively, you can drive from Samokov to Timișoara in around 7h 31m.

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