There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Ungheni by plane, car, train, night train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane SOF - IAS
- Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
6h 40m$68–283Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Unghenitrain 402
20h 56m$24–38Train, night train, drive
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the train from Bucharest to Nicolina Hm.train
- Drive from Ungheni Prut to Unghenicar
16h$49–62Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Iasi, Autogara Codreanubus
- Take the bus from Iasi, Autogara Codreanu to Unghenibus
16h 10mBus, night train
- Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militaribus N980 / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Ungheni Prut Fr.nighttrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Ungheni
17h 9m$77–99Drive 807.1 km
- Drive from Sofia to Unghenicar 807.1 km
10h 59m$128–184
Sofia to Ungheni by bus, train, and night train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ungheni is to train which costs $23 - $40 and takes 20h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Ungheni is to fly and drive which takes 6h 40m and costs $65 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Ungheni. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Ungheni via Gara de Nord, Bucharest and Iasi, Autogara Codreanu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Ungheni. However, there are services departing from Централни Хали and arriving at Ungheni via Sofia Sever, Gorna Oryahovitsa and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
The distance between Sofia and Ungheni is 654 km. The road distance is 807.1 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Ungheni without a car is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Sofia to Ungheni, including transfers.
Sofia to Ungheni bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Ungheni train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Ungheni is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 20h 56m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Ungheni, Moldova?
You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ungheni via Bucharest, Gara de Nord, Gara Basarab, Bucharest, and Iasi, Autogara Codreanu in around 16h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Централни Хали to Ungheni via Гара София Север, Sofia Sever, Gorna Oryahovitsa, and Bucuresti Nord in around 20h 56m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Sofia Airport to Iași International Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $5–7
Night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $5–7
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
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Sofia to Ungheni bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Bucharest station.
Sofia to Ungheni train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Ungheni is 807 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Sofia to Ungheni.
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