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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Caracal by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Calafatbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus bus
    3. Take the train from Craiova to Caracaltrain train
    10h 10m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Craiova to Caracaltrain train
    11h 24m
    $17–26

  3. Drive 341.3 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Caracalcar car 341.3 km
    5h 38m
    $55–79

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SOF - OTP
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Caracaltrain train
    8h 16m
    $76–206

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus bus Sofia-Bucharest
    2. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara DLS to Caracalbus bus
    10h 38m
    $43

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Caracal, Olt, Romania?

You can take a train from Sofia to Caracal via Vidin and Craiova in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Caracal via Bucharest, Gara de Nord, Piata Virgiliu, and Bucureşti Autogara DLS in around 10h 38m.

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