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How to get fromSofia to Târgu Jiuby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sofia to Târgu Jiu by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus bus 1950
    2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu Jiubus bus
    9h 38m

  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 Târgu Jiutrain train
    13h 23m
    $25–31

  3. Drive 389.8 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Târgu Jiucar car 389.8 km
    6h 17m
    $63–90

Sofia to Târgu Jiu by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Târgu Jiu, Romania?

You can take a bus from Sofia to Târgu Jiu via Drobeta-Turnu Severin in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Târgu Jiu via Vidin and Craiova in around 13h 23m.

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