There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Romania by bus, train, night bus, car, plane or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 7h 22m
Cheapest option
Train • 10h 37m
6 alternative options
Train via Ruse • 10h 47m
Night bus • 7h 10m
Drive • 5h 4m
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni • 3h 55m
Fly to Varna, bus • 6h 25m
Shuttle • 4h 44m
Sofia to Romania by night bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Romania is to train which costs $20 - $35 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Romania is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $75 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Romania. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Bucharest Horoscop Hotel via Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Romania. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Piata Unirii via Ruse and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Sofia and Romania is 401 km. The road distance is 386.9 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Romania without a car is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Sofia to Romania, including transfers.
Sofia to Romania bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Romania train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Romania is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 10h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $300 and takes 3h 55m.
- Distance: 401 km
- Duration: 7h 22m
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Romania?
FlixBus operates a bus from Sofia to Bucharest 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30 - $50 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Bucharest via Ruse, Bucuresti Nord, and Gara de Nord in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Sofia to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $260
Flights from Sofia to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $210
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Sofia to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $260
- Phone
- +35929311111
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $17
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $8 - $12
- 1st Class
- $12 - $17
Train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2 - $4
- 1st Class
- $3 - $6
Train from Sofia to Ruse - Tovarna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $17
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $8 - $12
- 1st Class
- $12 - $17
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $13
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Ruse to Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $14
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Sofia to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Sofia to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Night bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $21
- Website
- http://en.union-ivkoni.com/
- Phone
- +359 (0) 877 34 47 47
- pegasus@pegasusbg.com
- Website
- pegasusbg.com
Night bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $18
- Website
- https://pegasusbg.com/
- Phone
- 0722 265 779
- sudmsc@yahoo.com
- Website
- mercado-sud.ro
Bus from Nisipurile de Aur to Constanta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Schedules at
- mercado-sud.ro
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- info@atlastaxi.eu
- Website
- atlastaxi.eu
Shuttle from Sofia to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $250 - $360
- Website
- https://atlastaxi.eu/
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Romania bus services, operated by PEGASUS GROUP Ltd., arrive at Bucharest Horoscop Hotel station.
Sofia to Romania train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Romania is 387 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Sofia to Romania.
There are 39+ hotels available in Romania. Prices start at $14 USD per night.