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How to get fromSofia to Cetateby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Cetate by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain train Ic
    5h 49m
    $9–15

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Vidin bus stationbus bus 1950
    2. Drive from Koshava to Cetatecar car
    6h 26m
    $30–48

  3. Drive 229.2 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Cetatecar car 229.2 km
    4h 1m
    $37–53

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Mezdratrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidinbus bus
    5h 49m

  5. Bus, drive via Sofia Central Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vidinbus bus
    2. Drive from Koshava to Cetatecar car
    6h 31m

  6. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain train Ic
    2. Drive from Koshava to Cetatecar car
    7h 42m
    $11–17

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Cetate, Dolj, Romania?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Vidin twice daily. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 5h 11m.

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