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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vidinbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Orşovabus bus
    12h 26m

  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 Orşovatrain train
    13h 4m
    $21–28

  3. Drive  325.9 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Orșovacar car 325.9 km
    4h 49m
    $62–90

  4. Train via Orsova

    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 Orsovatrain train Ir
    13h 7m
    $21–28

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 983 / ...
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Orșovabus bus 3902
    13h 50m
    $77–116

Sofia to Orșova by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497 km
  • Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Orșova, Mehedinți, Romania?

You can take a train from Sofia to Orșova via Vidin, Craiova, and Orşova in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Orșova via București, Autogara Militari in around 13h 50m.

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