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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Sibiubus bus 983
    2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iuliabus bus
    14h 45m
    $89–129

  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 Teiuştrain train
    17h 25m
    $43–53

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Bucharest to Teiuştrain train
    15h 15m
    $53–65

  4. Drive  583.9 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Craivacar car 583.9 km
    8h 57m
    $93–135

  5. Fly to Cluj-Napoca, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane SOF - CLJ
    2. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Teiuştrain train
    10h 45m
    $92–236

  6. Bus via Râmnicu Vâlcea

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Râmnicu Vâlceabus bus 983
    2. Take the bus from Ramnicu Valcea Bus Station to Alba Iuliabus bus
    15h 37m
    $77–120

  7. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SOF - OTP
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Teiuştrain train
    12h 39m
    $113–243

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 45m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Craiva, Alba, Romania?

You can take a bus from Sofia to Craiva via Sibiu and Alba Iulia in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Craiva via Vidin, Craiova, and Teiuş in around 17h 25m.

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